Everton started the month with four consecutive wins and finished it with three losses to remind them of the precarious position their 10-point deduction has left them in. They were outclassed by Wolves who made it eight unbeaten at home on an afternoon where the grieving Mario Lemina was honoured by his teammates.
Wolves have come a long way in the space of a year. When 2022 ended they found themselves in the relegation zone, 12 months on they are 13 points clear of trouble and playing impressive football under Gary O’Neil. Everton, however, are a solitary point above the drop zone with a difficult run ahead.
