Ancelotti Sets Wins Target For Everton To Reach Europe

Carlo Ancelotti says Everton are targeting five wins from their remaining seven Premier League matches as the Blues strive to secure European qualification.

Everton are currently eighth in the table and will aim to ignite a strong Premier League run-in with victory at Arsenal on Friday (8pm BST).

Ancelotti’s side will take confidence from their excellent away form this season, with the Toffees having won nine of their 15 games on the road in 2020/21.

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Everton were held to a 2-2 draw by Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park last time out, despite producing what Ancelotti described as “one of the best performances we have played at home this season”.

The Blues boss outlined the elements of Everton’s display which they must reproduce consistently until the end of the campaign – and is convinced his team can string together a positive series of results and achieve a European place.

“I’m sure [we can get into Europe],” Ancelotti told evertontv.

“We have seven games until the end of the season and we need to win five to be in Europe.

“We have to keep fighting.

“We still have seven games and the race is there.

“Of course, we dropped four points in the draws with Crystal Palace and Tottenham when we deserved to win.

“Against Tottenham, we pressed with intensity and didn’t give them the opportunity to create chances.

“We were more active defensively and the defensive line was a little bit higher.

“We missed some chances. We must try to avoid this. At this level, it is important to avoid mistakes.”


Brazil international Allan produced a typical all-action midfield display in that draw with Spurs.

The 30-year-old, who missed Everton’s previous two games through injury, made six tackles and recovered possession for his team on seven occasions. He also embarked on two successful dribbles and made two clearances.

Manager Ancelotti outlined the key qualities Allan offers Everton – and highlighted several of the Brazilian’s Toffees teammates who also shone during the Spurs contest.

“Allan brings aggression and he is tactically really good,” the Italian added.

“He is an important player, like James. 

“With the ball, James is fantastic, he always has solutions, always has a pass.

“Tom Davies played at his level [against Spurs] and Gylfi Sigurdsson scored a fantastic goal.

“The collective performance and individual performances were good. We played really well.”