Match Thread Everton v Manchester City, Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[jonnyboy316]

if we can play a midfield 3 of Douc, VDB and Allan consistently there is reason for hope

 

[riddick]

I think taking Iwobi off for Gray would be smart. Depending on how fit Gray is of course.

 

[Fansince1988]

Why don't we play like this all the time?

Because it has just sunk in they need to do something. Win lose or draw that first half has shown we can match anyone In this league.

 

[Mashtray]

Playing well. Players being very strict with their positioning. Richy doing honest work up top there.

Gordon is really gona be a player for us for years

 

[blu87554]

we've been better? than city today?

we give them something to ponder about. they still look very, very well organised.

 

[Fansince1988]

I think taking Iwobi off for Gray would be smart. Depending on how fit Gray is of course.

Iwobi is like Gomes can’t do anything quick, wants so much time. You don’t get that in the PL.

 

[Frenk]

Good half that. Allan is like a bulldog.

 

[Zeitgeist]

Playing well. Players being very strict with their positioning. Richy doing honest work up top there.

Gordon is really gona be a player for us for years

They have been and it's good to see, it's how we need to defend every game instead of the frantic mess it has been.

 

[MikeH72]

One more of those will do.

 

[Sharpattack]

He’s done ok, but I think he’ll likely be first sub for Gray

He hasn't done OK. Total lack of confidence, allied to minimal ability makes him a liability.

 

[lungo]

Great effort so far, really needed to take one of those chances for Kenny and Richarlison.

VDB, Doucoure and Allan have been excellent though I worry about Allan, looks absolutely cabbages after 35 minutes.

A good thing that Bambi isnt there. His only contribution thins coming back has been gifting villa 3 points. Richarlison is only motivated when he is the only forward!

 

[nsno-chris]

Every one of them is putting a shift in here, they all know their job and they’re doing it well.

Tiredness could be our killer, one small drop off and city will punish you.

But hats off so far for a fantastic display in that half

UTFT

 

[gonetomorrow]

Very satisfied with our performance. If we continue playing like this we stand a chance. We can do it, Everton.

It's the Goodison factor. Doesn't work anywhere else. Not this season anyway.

 

[Dixie1sixty]

Good half but they are relentless and have the quality to produce something out of nothing. Going to bea big ask to get another half of that.

 

[Parker]

Btw I'm quite happy that Kenny missed that chance because if he scored it... I probs would've died.