View: Everton top the PL in crucial area as simple Moyes tactic inspires CL charge

Everton have settled on a simple but very effective formula in their bid for Europe.

David Moyes‘ side are sitting pretty in eighth place in the Premier League, which would currently be enough to secure them a spot in the Conference League next season.

However, they want more. Indeed, the Toffees will secretly be targeting Champions League football, with just three points all that separates them from the top five spots.

No matter where they end up, it has been a truly staggering campaign for the Merseysiders.

But with Brentford up next at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, Moyes will once again be able to make good use of a tactic that has inspired the impressive form.

Everton leading the way in Premier League metric

Everton’s squad are confident they can wrap up a spot in Europe during their crucial run-in, but they certainly won’t be resting on their laurels with just five matches remaining.

They have taken real pride in their relentless work ethic this season, with almost every member of Moyes’ squad standing up to be counted and playing a role in their success.

Now, the full extent of their efforts has been laid bare.

According to an eye-opening statistic, Everton are one of only two sides in the Premier League this term to have won over 600 aerial duels, having registered an almighty 684.

The other, ironically, is fellow European contenders Brentford with 626.

This suggests that the Merseysiders have competed admirably during matches while also frequently outmuscling their opponents – a simple but devastating approach.

Everton are also among the top four teams to have played the most long passes this season (1,648), showcasing their desire to move the ball quickly from front to back.

David Moyes given huge injury boost

However, it is simplistic to suggest that the Toffees are flying high because they have done the simple things properly. They have also shown cutting-edge and serious quality in attack.

Iliman Ndiaye has been influential in that, and in a significant boost to Moyes, the forward is expected to be available at the Gtech after being spotted taking part in training.

With Everton and Brentford neck-and-neck on points in this pulsating race for the top spots, Ndiaye could well be the player who makes the difference again this weekend.

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