Phil McNulty: 'Everton cannot afford to get relegated'

Premier League expert Phil McNulty explains why it is imperative that Everton survive this season

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Everton’s future looks bright under Farhad Moshiri’s ownership. But for all the progress that has been made in recent years, the Toffees are facing a crucial battle to preserve their Premier League status.

After a dismal start to the season, Everton find themselves languishing in the relegation zone with just 25 points from 27 games. The threat of relegation is real, and it is something that the club cannot afford to ignore.

There are a number of reasons why relegation would be such a disaster for Everton. First and foremost, it would cost the club a significant amount of money. The Premier League is the most lucrative league in the world, and relegation would mean losing out on a huge chunk of that revenue.

In addition, relegation would damage Everton’s reputation. The club has a proud history, and it would be a major blow to be relegated to the Championship.

Furthermore, relegation would make it difficult for Everton to attract top players. Players want to play in the Premier League, and they are unlikely to be interested in joining a club that is struggling in the Championship.

What can Everton do to avoid relegation?

There are a number of things that Everton can do to avoid relegation. First and foremost, they need to start winning games. The Toffees have only won two of their last 10 matches, and they need to improve their form if they want to stay up.

In addition, Everton need to make some signings in the January transfer window. The squad is thin in a number of positions, and they need to add some quality if they want to compete with the other teams in the relegation battle.

Finally, Everton need to get behind their team. The fans have been patient so far, but they are starting to get restless. The Toffees need to give them something to cheer about if they want to avoid relegation.

The future of Everton

Everton’s future is bright, but only if they can avoid relegation this season. If they can do that, they have the potential to be a major force in the Premier League in the years to come.