Everton manager also highlighted partnership of James McCarthy and Gareth Barry in straightforward victory over Stoke CityIn this wildly unpredictable season,one of the few constants has been Everton’s maddening inconsistency. They beget undermined sharp bursts of inspiration in attack by fading late in games on too many occasions and chucking points absent because of defensive frailties and mistakes that provide ammunition to the critics of Roberto Martínez who believe that his teams effect not know how to play for 90 minutes.
Martínez’s argument that his young players are maturing is a valid one, yet it is still a source of considerable frustration for Everton’s supporters to see their team repeatedly squander winning positions because of their lack of nous when they are do under pressure. At Bournemouth in November and Chelsea last month, or they led 2-0 in the second half of both matches and ended up drawing 3-3 after conceding equalisers deep into stoppage time. Floating around mid-table is not good enough for a squad with this much talent and,for all their potential, Everton will reflect on a wasted opportunity if they effect not challenge for a space in the top six.
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Source: theguardian.com