Here we go. Arsenal thought they could kindly get away with fourth quite easily, based on how well they had been doing in the league. But very quietly, Everton have been picking up those points and without anyone seeing, they have put themselves right up to Arsenal's ear...and whispered "WE ARE BEHIND YOU"
Everton are in a great position. If they can SOMEHOW, win every game from now until the end...then bingo, they have managed to do the impossible and stopped Arsenal from finishing at least fourth in the league.Yep, that's right. Arsenal HAVE NEVER FINISHED OUTSIDE of the first four under the French coach. Yes, it's a great achievement, but I think actually winning some trophies would perhaps be a lot nicer. Much nicer.
So the two sides faces off against each other at Goodison Park and honestly, Everton have to be the guys you would put that dollar on. Why? On one side we have Lukaku....and the other...Giroud.
Arsenal are experienced in this situation, and even if they lose tomorrow, I would still bet on them somehow finishing fourth...just as they did to pip Spurs.But with Lukaku back in the team with the final run-in until the World Cup, Everton will feel confident they can win their games. Again, Giroud...Lukaku. A big difference. One is a player who you can pass the ball to and can make things happen with it, the other is merely a finisher who needs the ball given to him two inches away from the goal. And okay, he is occasionally involved in some nice build-up play....and that's IT.
Everton have a great chance. Word is out on Spurs wanting Lukaku. EVEN IF, Everton don't get the Champions League, Romelu is much better playing under the amazing Martinez than with the circus at Tottenham. But if they can get the Champions League...then I think Lukaku's decision would be obvious.
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