With much credit to David Moyes, work ethic is central to Everton's current third placing in the league table. The Toffees are now known to make life difficult for the opposition to play as they play positive football without positive possession.
People may ask what that means. The positive attitude refers to the players excellent attitude and approach to the match despite the lack of big name players.
I would also comment that Everton also undoubtedly plays effective football. This implies that the players have executed the manager's tactics to perfection, preventing the other team from implementing their tactics, much to their fustration.
Once the other team is stripped of possession, the Toffees will play their direct style approach. Lanching counter attacks, Moyes men will make the opposition pay for their loopholes in defence and missed chances up front.
Compared to their last season, this season's conhort knows how to get results. The absence of high profile personalities have helped their cause as these individuals tend to play more for self than the overall good of the team.
Again, Gerrard is the key player for Liverpool. When Gerrard plays, Liverpool plays better. I feel that Everton have overstretched themselves. I don't think they will remain top four. If Everton can keep Gerrard quiet, if they can get a man to shackle Gerrard, Everton will have a better chance of winning. So you can expect Gerrard to be tightly marked. But Liverpool have another trump card - Alonso. Alonso has been displaying excellent performance, slightly overshadowed by Gerrard's display though. Liverpool should watch their defence and do not give away silly balls and fouls.
If Liverpool again show that kind of form, hunger and passion. Captain Marvel Gerrard and the gang will over ride the Toffees, once more...
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