Excellent match which has become a familiar refrain whenever it comes to Everton b)
Thought, despite the draw, was a better or more impressive performance than the win at OT...Not too many sides come to Emirates and pin the Gunners back for long stretches of the match in the Premiership...If it wasn't already the case, no one will be unprepared for a visit from the Toffees going forward - their arrival as title contenders has come
Barkley, I've really only watched him once before with the England youth side against Spain but since the start of the season I've been very impressed with him...Atypical for what we normally see from an English midfielder...I was thinking during the 1st half how much hype Wilshere had heaped upon him prior to his injury and now I see a very average player...I hope something like that doesn't happen with Barkley, you lot are well aware, I'm sure, how much of a gem he is...Far from the finished product as he will still make poor choices at times but he's fearless and from what I can gather, a natural at the game...Watching Barcelona as much as I do and seeing youth players & talent all the time, the naturals always stick out...Ross has it...For me, he already should be leading that midfield for England in Brasil
I worry a little for you lot too since despite how excellent things look, a good deal is predicated on Barry, Lukalu & Gerard atm - all loanees...Barry in particular will be extremely difficult to replace...A striker & scoring winger probably will be easier, IMO
Really enjoy what Martinez has done with Everton and there's supreme confidence oozing from the players, even defensively...What a match from Howard...A lot of strong performances across the board, I'd save my biggest criticism for Pienaar, who again, for me, was underwhelming...Is this how he performs?...A great game and then a series of underwhelming ones?
In any event, lovely stuff, I was genuinely not expecting to see what I did
Deulofeu
Enjoy him
