Everton make a turning point in the top 4 race

Having to play away at the City Ground of a team that is on the rise and competing for a Champions League spot, Everton were predicted to face many difficulties. However, coach David Moyes and his team won by a minimum thanks to a late goal by Abdoulaye Doucoure in the 90+4 minute.

Centre-back Murillo fumbled in midfield, losing the ball to Dwight McNeil. The Everton winger immediately made a good through ball for Doucoure to finish neatly, defeating goalkeeper Matz Sels and bringing the visitors all 3 points.

Everton with the valuable victory temporarily rose to 14th place, reaching 38 points and creating a safer distance from the red light group. A worthy result for their efforts and bravery in the final minutes. "The Toffees" also created a big turning point in the race for the top 4 of the Premier League this season.

Forest are currently in 3rd place with 57 points, but the gap with Man City is only 2 points, while Chelsea and Newcastle (both with 53 points) are also close and have 1 and 2 matches left respectively. Aston Villa are reviving their form strongly, rising to 5th place, only 3 points behind Forest.

Therefore, the disastrous defeat against Everton has gradually put pressure on Nuno Espirito Santo and his team in the race for Champions League tickets, especially when expectations at the City Ground are higher than ever.

The only goal helped Everton defeat Forest.

With Liverpool and Arsenal likely to secure two Champions League spots next season, the five teams behind them will have to fight hard to secure the remaining three spots. In the 2025/26 season, the Premier League will be awarded five Champions League spots.

Returning to Everton, coach Moyes has returned and brought new vitality to the team. Since taking over the team in January 2025, the former MU coach has helped Everton significantly improve their performance, with a 7-match unbeaten streak - the club's best performance since 2017.

The change in tactics and fighting spirit under Moyes helped Everton escape the danger zone and move towards a safe position in the rankings.

Before that, Moyes had 11 years leading Everton from 2002 to 2013, leading the team to regularly finish in the top 7 and qualify for the Champions League in the 2004/05 season. After a successful time at West Ham with the Europa Conference League title in 2023, Moyes returned to "The Toffees" with the goal of helping the team stay in the league.