Paul McParlan - Midfield is where games are won and lost
The lack of pace in Everton’s midfield was a major factor in the club being drawn into a relegation battle. Too often Everton were overrun in the middle of the park as any combination of Allan , Dele Alli, Tom Davies, Fabian Delph and Andre Gomes exhibited a woeful lack of acceleration, leaving the defence exposed.
This season, the arrival of Amadou Onana and Idrissa Gueye combined with the tireless energy of the reborn Iwobi have transformed Everton’s fortunes. Their pace and power combined with their ability to regain possession, anticipate danger and track the runs of opponents have added an extra layer of cover for the defence.
