In one of the more exciting\u00a0games of the season, Everton defeated Arsenal 2-1 at Goodison Park. After that thrilling victory, Eveton need to figure out how to take that momentum into the Merseyside Derby. Liverpool are a strong side, but they are dealing with a lot of injuries and goalkeeper Loris Karius is going through a bad run of form, so Everton will need to test him often. This game is available for the taking, only if they play it right.<\/p>\n
Adding Enner Valencia<\/strong> to the side completely changed the way Everton played. He gave Romelu Lukaku<\/strong> a break in terms of winning aerial duels, and constantly bothered the defence with his energetic runs throughout his time on the pitch.\u00a0Keeping him in the team could help Lukaku to become even more productive then he already is. Ronald Koeman<\/strong> would be smart to utilise more of a striker on the winger, preferably Valencia, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin<\/strong> would work too.<\/p>\n Calvert-Lewin had some shaky moments, but overall it was a good debut. After all, him drawing two Arsenal defenders to mark him allowed Ashley Williams to score the winner. The youngster showed with his performance that he belongs in the squad, but Koeman shouldn’t stop with him. There are many more promising youngsters, like Tom Davies<\/a><\/strong>, ready to be integrated into the first team.<\/p>\n The Arsenal game was James McCarthy’s<\/strong> best game in an Everton shirt in a long time, and maybe even in his career. If he can keep up those performances, there is no reason why he can’t be a great partner to Idrissa Gana Gueye<\/strong> and eventual Gareth Barry<\/strong> replacement. However, if Everton do get\u00a0Morgan Schneiderlin<\/strong><\/a> he will find have to fight for his place in the squad. Still, he is a good place holder until they get Schneiderlin.<\/p>\n Barry has been a dedicated player for Everton. While he still has plenty of mileage in his legs, he has lost a step. Barry just can’t keep up with the younger, athletic players. However, he can still play a vital role in mentoring Tom Davies and filling in in midfield when needed. That way, when he plays he will be ready to cope with everything thrown at him.<\/p>\n When Everton were pressing for the goal, there was one player clearly urging his side to score. It wasn’t the current captain Phil Jagielka;\u00a0<\/strong>it wasn’t the other captains Leighton Baines<\/strong> or Gareth Barry. It was right-back and Republic of Ireland skipper, Seamus Coleman<\/strong>. Especially with Jagielka missing the derby, he deserves the armband, even with Baines on the pitch. He is a model for the rest of the team, and has the attitude and determination managers dream of.<\/p>\n Main Photo<\/p>\nIntegrate More Youth<\/h3>\n
Start James McCarthy<\/h3>\n
Phase Gareth Barry out of the team<\/h3>\n
Semaus Coleman deserves the captain’s armband<\/h3>\n