Match Thread Everton v Arsenal - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[AndyC]

Exactly.

We will be in the top four at Christmas, possibly lying second and five points off the top spot.

We are in the title mix and I am loving it

COYBB

We'll be in third after tomorrow, one of Spurs or Leicester will overtake us sadly

 

[Khalekan]

We'll be in third after tomorrow, one of Spurs or Leicester will overtake us sadly

Oh yes....they play each other.

At least they both can’t overtake us

When was the last time we were third or better at Christmas, Andy?

The 90s?

Happen even the 80s.

 

[Drico]

Funny really a year ago Arteta joined Arsenal and Carlo joined us.
Anyone remember the narrative?
Arteta and Arsenal by far made the better choice.

A year later and it’s plan as day Everton made the better choice

Yet, it was clear as day that had Everton chosen Arteta and Arsenal Ancelotti, the media narrative would have been...Arsenal had made the better choice.

Anybody who had the first notion of football couldn't believe how well we had done to get Carlo. As you say, the narrative proved that knowledgeable people were in as much demand as an expert in a Brexit referendum. I was terrified that Arsenal would come in and nick him from us when it became clear he was a viable target, but it soon became clear that Kroenke wanted a cheap option. He was never going to fund a serious project. Hence, he went for the cut price own-brand offering, Pep's Pet, and sold it to the fans - not used to changing managers after the Wenger years - as progress.

I couldn't believe our luck.

Getting this man meant we were serious. You don't spend a fortune signing managerial royalty (11m a year, isn't it?) and go cheap in the transfer market. One year later, we sit second in the league and James Rodriguez plays for Everton.

Happy Christmas, Farhad!

And Uncle Uzzi, of course.

 

[AndyC]

Oh yes....they play each other.

At least they both can’t overtake us

When was the last time we were third or better at Christmas, Andy?

The 90s?

Happen even the 80s.

Tis a good question Khal, would need to dig and delve

 

[Sharpattack]

Ha Ha. Somebody voted for Tom Davies. I didn’t know his mother came on here. What’s for dinner tomorrow ma?

 

[Ring master]

 

[witchdoc187]

Oh yes....they play each other.

At least they both can’t overtake us

When was the last time we were third or better at Christmas, Andy?

The 90s?

Happen even the 80s.

the year we finished 4th with moyes

 

[Drumblue]

Oh yes....they play each other.

At least they both can’t overtake us

When was the last time we were third or better at Christmas, Andy?

The 90s?

Happen even the 80s.

 

[Blue toffee]

Tis a good question Khal, would need to dig and delve

According to BBC We were 3rd 2004/5 at Christmas. But that’s not an accurate measure as that’s usually half way through the season. It isnt this season.

 

[Rob17896]

Yet, it was clear as day that had Everton chosen Arteta and Arsenal Ancelotti, the media narrative would have been...Arsenal had made the better choice.

Anybody who had the first notion of football couldn't believe how well we had done to get Carlo. As you say, the narrative proved that knowledgeable people were in as much demand as an expert in a Brexit referendum. I was terrified that Arsenal would come in and nick him from us when it became clear he was a viable target, but it soon became clear that Kroenke wanted a cheap option. He was never going to fund a serious project. Hence, he went for the cut price own-brand offering, Pep's Pet, and sold it to the fans - not used to changing managers after the Wenger years - as progress.

I couldn't believe our luck.

Getting this man meant we were serious. You don't spend a fortune signing managerial royalty (11m a year, isn't it?) and go cheap in the transfer market. One year later, we sit second in the league and James Rodriguez plays for Everton.

Happy Christmas, Farhad!

And Uncle Uzzi, of course.

James is a steal but Dom is the man and he cost £3.50

 

[mmmmsnouts]

According to BBC We were 3rd 2004/5 at Christmas. But that’s not an accurate measure as that’s usually half way through the season. It isnt this season.

Were top in 84-85 before losing the last game before Christmas (3-4 to Chelsea) and falling to 3rd

 

[Blue toffee]

Were top in 84-85 before losing the last game before Christmas (3-4 to Chelsea) and falling to 3rd

Yup I was there and can’t say I was overly impressed. But we’d already beaten them and Unt. Then went on a get winning run. But that was half way, nothing like this season or that team........so far.

 

[catcherintherye]

Tis a good question Khal, would need to dig and delve

I think 2013 may have been the case.

 

[Bob Latchford]

Alright action man......
That tit from arsenal TV will be waiting in his attic for him...

 

[Blue toffee]

Were top in 84-85 before losing the last game before Christmas (3-4 to Chelsea) and falling to 3rd

Yup I was there and can’t say I was overly impressed. But we’d already beaten them and went on a great winning run. But that was half way and nothing like this season or team.