Martinez Eyes Top Four Finish

[alan_stubbs]

Anyone remember the days way finishing fourth would be considered a poor season, and not an achievement?




Everton Ready To Push For Top Four Spot.


Everton boss Roberto Martinez feels his side is now better equipped for a tilt at finishing in the top four this season.

The Spanish tactician is about to embark on his second season as the Toffees' boss after a superb opening salvo which saw the Merseysiders finish fifth and secure a place in the Europa League group stage.

Everton were in or around the top four for most of the campaign but fell three points short of fourth-placed Arsenal and had to settle for a place in Europe's second-tier competition.

Martinez feels that the English top-flight will be just as competitive as it was last term but, after further player recruitment over the summer and with another year behind them as a squad, he believes that his men are now ready to take the next step.

"I think the Premier League this season will be q

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First step.

Become a club that qualifies for europe every season, whatever form it takes and by whichever means.

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[alan_stubbs]

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I don't don't see us getting in the top six. To be honest I think other team will have the measure of Everton and our playing style this Season