Everton: Premier League Week in Review (18-25 Feb) — Toffees Maintain Top-Half Standing During Break

Eighth-placed Everton look ahead to crucial Newcastle clash after fixture-free week

The Week in Review

Everton had no Premier League fixtures scheduled during the period of February 18-25. The team’s last outing was a 1-0 home victory against AFC Bournemouth on February 10, which helped solidify their position in the top half of the table.

Form Watch

Jack Grealish has been one of Everton’s standout performers this season, ranking as the team’s most creative force with an offensive rank of #10 in the Premier League. His output of 2 goals and 6 assists in 20 appearances demonstrates his importance to the team’s attack. The midfielder’s impact score ranks #8 league-wide, reflecting his consistent ability to influence matches through key passes and progressive carries.

Iliman Ndiaye continues to impress with his all-round performances, boasting elite rankings across multiple categories. With 5 goals and 2 assists in 21 appearances, Ndiaye ranks #10 for offensive output among forwards. Perhaps more impressively, his balanced score ranks #5 league-wide, showcasing his ability to contribute both in attack and defense. His impact score of #6 in the league underlines his importance to the team.

James Tarkowski has been a defensive cornerstone, with 9 clean sheets in 27 appearances. His defensive rank of #21 reflects his consistent performance in tackles, interceptions, and aerial duels. The center-back has also contributed going forward with one assist, helping him achieve a balanced rank of #23 across all defensive players.

Table Position

Everton currently sit 8th in the Premier League with 37 points from their campaign so far. The team has netted 29 goals this season, though their defensive record is not currently available in the standings data. Their position puts them firmly in contention for European qualification, sitting just outside the European spots but within striking distance of the teams above them.

The Stat Sheet

The midfield has been a particular strength for Everton this season. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been influential with 5 goals and 2 assists in 20 appearances, earning an impact rank of #15 among midfielders. The defensive unit has also impressed, with Vitalii Mykolenko contributing to 7 clean sheets in his 22 appearances while maintaining a solid defensive rank of #39 among defenders.

Next Fixture

Everton travel to face Newcastle United on February 28th in what promises to be a closely contested match between two sides separated by just two places in the table.

Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães (9 goals, 4 assists, impact rank #2) will be the key threat, while Nick Woltemade (7 goals, 2 assists) has been clinical in front of goal. Everton will look to counter with their own attacking talents in Grealish and Ndiaye, while Tarkowski’s defensive prowess will be crucial in containing Newcastle’s potent attack.

Performance Breakdown

Grade: B

While Everton had no matches this week, their recent form of W1 D2 L2 shows room for improvement despite maintaining a strong league position. The team has shown defensive resilience with key players like Tarkowski and Mykolenko performing well, while the attacking contributions of Grealish, Ndiaye, and Dewsbury-Hall have helped maintain their top-half status. The upcoming fixture against Newcastle presents an opportunity to strengthen their position in the European race.