[Droitwich Baggie]

Vardy hat trick.

[boinging_along]

It's amazing how often Vardy's legs just stop working when there's a slight touch in the box.

[BlackCountryPride68]

Our home defeat to Leicester not looking quite so terrible?

[gazberg]

Screamer from Maddison 4 1

Backed off too much

[TheJacko2000]

Liverpool are going to canter to a 2nd successive title.

[Aztech]

Liverpool are going to canter to a 2nd successive title.

I hope not

[TheJacko2000]

I hope not

Everyone else is still miles behind them in terms of consistency and overall quality.

[AlbionFan]

It’s possible it will be a Merseyside 1 and 2, but not convinced of the order yet 

[skyclad99]

Our home defeat to Leicester not looking quite so terrible?

I was thinking that. Man City have just had a right shoeing.......

[AlbionFan]

The Premier League isn’t easy is it Pep?

[Cardiaccarol]

It's amazing how often Vardy's legs just stop working when there's a slight touch in the box.
You are cynical for one so young

[TheJacko2000]

It’s possible it will be a Merseyside 1 and 2, but not convinced of the order yet 

😂 Everton won't finish top 6.

[gerry m]

The Premier League isn’t easy is it Pep?

Beat me to it. Easy to be successful when you get the good gigs.

[KYA]

If Man City can get battered at home then anyone can in this league.

[TheJacko2000]

Feel mildly nauseous... I want the D1ngle5 to win 🤢

[AlbionFan]

😂 Everton won't finish top 6.

If they don’t finish in the top 4, I can see Carlo with his P45 in his hand then 😂

[TheJacko2000]

If they don’t finish in the top 4, I can see Carlo with his P45 in his hand then 😂

No chance, the Everton board is one of the most sensible in the country, there is literally no expectation up here from their fans for finishing in the CL places. They'll be happy with top 8 and a cup run, then push on in the coming seasons.

[AlbionFan]

No chance, the Everton board is one of the most sensible in the country, there is literally no expectation up here from their fans for finishing in the CL places. They'll be happy with top 8 and a cup run, then push on in the coming seasons.

Well, if that’s the level of their ambition, I can see Carlo asking for his P45 then

[tommcneill]

In my opinion Leeds will not struggle this season and will Finnish well  clear of the relegation places.

He’s naw Finish, he’s 28

[TheJacko2000]

Well, if that’s the level of their ambition, I can see Carlo asking for his P45 then

Just think you're totally wide of the mark re the club as a whole. They finished 12th last year. A couple of midfielders aren't going to change a great deal, Ancelotti like any manager needs 3 or 4 windows. They need a better striker and goalkeeper.  The centre backs aren't great, Gomes and Doucoure arent elite players. The players outside the first XI are genuinely poor for where a top 4 squad needs to be.

[AlbionFan]

Just think you're totally wide of the mark re the club as a whole. They finished 12th last year. A couple of midfielders aren't going to change a great deal, Ancelotti like any manager needs 3 or 4 windows. They need a better striker and goalkeeper.  The centre backs aren't great, Gomes and Doucoure arent elite players. The players outside the first XI are genuinely poor for where a top 4 squad needs to be.

How much has Carlo spent since he arrived on Merseyside?

Farhad Moshiri has spent a considerable amount since his arrival and has been very patient, but there is a limit to his patients, like every other owner, he will be demanding, minimum top 6 this season imo.

They have a top manager and a very good Premier League squad, so no reason for the owner and fans not to have that expectation.

[gavinrussell]

1-0 West Ham atm...Alan Invine in charge today !!!!!!

[TheJacko2000]

How much has Carlo spent since he arrived on Merseyside?

Farhad Moshiri has spent a considerable amount since his arrival and has been very patient, but there is a limit to his patients, like every other owner, he will be demanding, minimum top 6 this season imo.

They have a top manager and a very good Premier League squad, so no reason for the owner and fans not to have that expectation.

He isn't though, their fans certainly don't think so. You can't demand top 6 from 12th when there are 6 massive clubs, plus the like of Leicester and the **** better placed and with better teams.

[AlbionFan]

He isn't though, their fans certainly don't think so. You can't demand top 6 from 12th when there are 6 massive clubs, plus the like of Leicester and the **** better placed and with better teams.

I look forward to the final league table placings and your thoughts then 

[Standaman]

Just think you're totally wide of the mark re the club as a whole. They finished 12th last year. A couple of midfielders aren't going to change a great deal, Ancelotti like any manager needs 3 or 4 windows. They need a better striker and goalkeeper.  The centre backs aren't great, Gomes and Doucoure arent elite players. The players outside the first XI are genuinely poor for where a top 4 squad needs to be.

Ancelotti and the signing of James and Allan has moved the dial for Everton. They do seem to have a coherent first XI which despite spending a fortune is the first time I would have said that for a number of seasons. The question is where does that take them to? I doubt top 4 maybe top 6 but for that to happen at least two of the big 6 and or Leicester have to have disappointing seasons.

I am fairly confident of a top half finish for them but to get beyond that their key players will need to stay fit for the bulk of the season.