"When Everton moved into their new ground after four years of relegation scraps, their more pessimistic fans must have feared the worst. Investing 750m in a 52,769-seat stadium when you are on a run of finishing 16th, 17th, 15th and 13th in the league is a bold move. The ground has proven a success and the team's recent results have matched it."
"Any talk of qualifying for Europe in the past few years would have sounded delusional but, after a run of four wins in five, Everton are up to seventh in the table, just two points behind fourth-place Crystal Palace. Relegation worries have flipped to European dreams. Their 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest on Saturday showed how far they have come."
Everton invested 750m in a 52,769-seat stadium after four seasons finishing 16th, 17th, 15th and 13th, and recent performances have improved markedly. A run of four wins in five has taken Everton to seventh, just two points behind fourth-place Crystal Palace, shifting focus from relegation to possible European qualification. The 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest showcased composure, efficiency and defensive solidity, including four clean sheets in five games. Offensive struggles remain acute: Everton have scored 18 goals in 15 league matches and have ranked in the bottom six for goals scored across the last four seasons. Striker signings Beto and Thierno Barry have managed only two league goals between them despite sizable transfer fees.
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