Everton and Chelsea played out a pretty dull 0-0 draw at Goodison Park.
Perhaps Chelsea will be the happier side with the result, though, as Everton had chances to take all three points.
Jack Harrison missed a glorious chance and fans were quick to highlight just how poor he was, with some suggesting he should return to Leeds from his season-long loan in January.
Anyhow, the performances are starting to improve under Sean Dyche and it seems a corner has been turned.
Dyche has found a settled back five and a solid midfield just in front which is becoming almost impossible to break down.
That’s five clean sheets from their last six games now, and Everton fans all agree on who the Man of the Match should be.
Everton fans think Orel Mangala was Man of the Match
Everton fans were all in agreeance over their Man of the Match.
They took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to heap praise on Orel Mangala, who has really found his rhythm since arriving from Lyon in the summer.
“Mangala I thought was great,” @MattH1878 replied.
@newevolution911 commented: “Mangala. Good all game.”
“I’m officially in the Orel Mangala fan club. Love him,” @HJJ92_ said.
“Can we have a conversation about how good Mangala is btw? incredible out there today,” @Jburtonefc added.”
@ToffeeNose4 said: “Hope we see him at BM. He was incredible today. My MOTM.”
“I really really want Mangala on a permanent,” @WarsEfc posted.
- READ MORE: Roma expert reveals all about The Friedkin Group as mega-money signings mooted at Everton
Everton should try to sign Mangala on a permanent
Mangala is due to return to his parent club Lyon at the end of the season, but his performance certainly justifies a permanent move to Merseyside.
Lyon outlaid £15m on Mangala’s signature during the summer of 2023, so they’d be keen to recoup their money.
The French club are expected to be automatically relegated to Ligue 2 at the end of the season due to financial issues, so Everton may be able to take advantage of their dire situation and sign him for a reduced fee.
Mangala has formed an excellent partnership with Idrissa Gueye and looks every inch of a top-half Premier League player at the minute.
Receive a digest of our best Everton content each week direct to your mailbox
