Winless in three and stuck in the wrong half of the table, the natives at Goodison Park are getting restless.
Such is the anger of Everton fans that even long-time goalkeeper and all-American hero Tm Howard is taking it in the neck after his peculiarly dire performance against Arsenal.
So, we have good news for Roberto Martinez! You next game is at home to…… Sunderland!
This is one bunch of Black Cats it is good luck to encounter, particularly after they’ve gorged on Magpies.
Sunderland – likely to be missing Republic of Ireland centre-half John O’Shea – have won five straight matches against Newcastle, which is great for local bragging rights but not so great for future prospects.
Last season’s home defeat of Newcastle was followed up by a 3-1 loss at Hull, while the win at St James’ Park was backed up by a 4-1 loss at Crystal Palace.
The triumphs over Newcastle in 2013-14 season were spoiled by two more defeats to Hull. You have to go back to April 2013 for the Sunderland’s last Tyne-Wear Derby to be garnished with a follow-up victory.
The opposition at the Stadium of Light that day?
Everton.
Oh.
