Following a september with 2 out of 9 possible Premier League points, and a depressing 20th place. Looking behind the results, or in fact more closely at the results, we discover three drawn matches, and three 0-1 defeats.
The other observation is that we have only scored in two games, against United, and Wolves.
In the month ahead we will face Birmingham (away), Liverpool (home), Spurs (away), and Stoke (home).
Birmingham are a fairly solid team at St’Andrews. In their first home game Birmingham beat Blackburn 2-1, since then neither the Blues or the visitors has scored there.
In our last couple of visits we have drawn there, so all in all 0-0 is on the cards.
(1 point)
Personally, I am looking less and less forward to the derby games. We haven’t beaten them since 2006, and it is not a friendly atmosphere anymore, nor is it very good football. This year it will be between two ultradefensive teams. I predict a one goal win or a draw.
(1 point)
Tottenhams season has been all over the place so far, perhaps suffering from the added strain of playing in Champions League. Ups and downs at White Hart Lane so far.
Spurs has beaten us there the last couple of times, I expect goals and a close match.
(0 points)
Stoke started off slower than us, but has turned things around lately with wins both at home and away. Tough opponent, but one that we haven’t lost to in the Premier League.
Should be a win, and hopefully a high scoring match.
(3 points)
So, 5 points out of 12 is my guess. Could possibly put us 18th or so.
From experience we know that Everton start off slow, good seasons and bad seasons alike. Usually, October is a better month for us.
The last time we started off this slow though was 2005-06 when we finished around mid-table even with good form towards the end of the season. So, it is best to prepare for that kind of finish.
-MF.
-MF.
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