Match Thread Norwich City v Everton - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[RomanReigns]

if chelsea's european ban gets upheld 8th could still technically be good enough for Europe

mad to think we are only 3 points off the media's darlings sheff utd who were tipped before the restart to possibly make a push for the champions league spots lel

 

[Ring master]

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti: "We had good opportunities to close the game out on the counter but we were in good shape.
What we needed from this game was three points, the three points arrived and now we can dream to climb up the table. The players satisfied me a lot.

Ancelotti: "I am pleased and happy. It was not easy to prepare for this game. We did not have the energy we had against Liverpool

Ancelotti: We need to have a goal to add motivation. It would be a fantastic achievement if we are able to reach Europe

Ancelotti: They are tired now. The physical condition is really good. In these two games we didn't have any injured players


Was that Leighton Baines’ farewell appearance today
No, I think the situation of Leighton is clear. Everyone wants Leighton to stay another season.
We are waiting for his answer and I hope he will say yes.

Martina and Niasse
Carlo Ancelotti expects Everton to make an announcement on the future of Cuco Martina and Oumar Niasse tomorrow.


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Norwich City manager Daniel Farke: "I can't accuse the lads at all today. After a 3-0 loss you're looking to be solid and defensive and that's what we were during the whole game. We were the better side in the first half and made the better chances.

I can just praise the workload, the togetherness. In terms of attitude, we showed today organisation and I can just give compliments. Everton work many crosses and it was important today for the players on the wings to be competitive. We had good situations.

"The feeling [of the empty stadiums] is still a bit surreal. I got the feeling we were able to create a good spirit in the team today. We don't give up, for sure, we have seven games and have a chance.

It's not unrealistic for us to win the FA Cup or stay in the league. When you wear this yellow shirt you have responsibility and big pride. As long as there is a chance, we won't give up

 

[ilikecheese]

I voted for Iwobi's 2nd half performance. Thought he was the difference.

 

[Connor mcloud]

Honourable mention to big Dunc with the subs board, once he’d figured out how to use it.

 

[NewRadical]

Given the heat and them having more time to recuperate than us I can't argue with the performance too much.

It wasn't great but we probably should've won more comfortably.

The defence looks pretty solid, Iwobi actually played well for the first time since his early performances. Calvert-Lewin is vastly improved since the turn of the year, though his finishing definitely still needs work. I also thought Bernard played quite well.

Our passing as a whole needs to be better and hopefully the next transfer window brings some added quality to the midfield. I'm convinced we're on the up and up under Ancelotti.

 

[ToffeeTim]

Three points, all that matters

Back to back clean sheets too.

Promising signs that we ground a result out in tricky conditions with the heat.

 

[Brownie]

We are still horrific unfortunately.

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

Can’t believe that Lego-head nailed a header. This year just got funkier!

 

[Shevin Keedy]

Not for me.

I thought he played well to be fair to the young lad with the natty dreads.

 

[blulouie]

Totally different performance from Iwobi ( who was dreadful on sunday )
Back four looked never in danger.
Think the rest struggled with a quick turnaround in games plus the heat.
Tom Davies was shocking.

So credit where its due Iwobi MOM.

 

[coollino]

I think we just have to accept that every PL game will be awful, no reason for it not to be really.

 

[navidson]

if chelsea's european ban gets upheld 8th could still technically be good enough for Europe

mad to think we are only 3 points off the media's darlings sheff utd who were tipped before the restart to possibly make a push for the champions league spots lel

Sheffield Utd haven't spent £450m in 4 years

 

[LostLegend]

Is this what Pat's Van has been doing since his disappearance?

 

[USABlue]

Sheffield Utd haven't spent £450m in 4 years

Well no but I think they're referring to how dreadful most of our season has been a nd the hot start Sheffield got off too.

 

[Eggs]

.....had to go for Keane, although we improved significantly for Sigurdsson’s introduction.

I’m even more convinced Iwobi can be more effective in central midfield positions. He can run effectively with the ball and I really think he can pick a pass.