Everton are making the trip to face Crystal Palace on the back of their dramatic draw against Liverpool.
David Moyes has been able to transform Everton’s fortunes over the last month with four straight Premier League games unbeaten.
Arne Slot praised Everton’s performance against Liverpool with his side unable to assert their usual dominance on the game.
There has been a major upturn in Everton’s form as they are now sitting in 15th spot – 10 points clear of relegation – and able to leapfrog Palace with a win on Saturday.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 12 |  Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 30 | -2 | 30 |
| 13 |  Man UtdManchester United | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 29 |
| 14 |  TottenhamTottenham | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 48 | 37 | 11 | 27 |
| 15 |  EvertonEverton | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 30 | -5 | 27 |
| 16 |  West HamWest Ham | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29 | 46 | -17 | 27 |
| 17 |  WolvesWolves | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 34 | 52 | -18 | 19 |
However, it has not been all positive for the Blues with Everton missing Iliman Ndiaye for a number of weeks through injury.
Even without Ndiaye for 65 minutes on Wednesday, Oliver Glasner spotted something about Everton that he’s taking into consideration ahead of their visit to Selhurst Park.
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Oliver Glasner makes Everton and Real Madrid comparison
Moyes has proven many doubters wrong at Everton with the start he’s made to his Merseyside return.
And the Crystal Palace manager has admitted he was watching the Merseyside Derby closely after Manchester City’s game against Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Speaking to the media on Friday, Glasner drew some comparisons between the two games.
“I don’t expect them to sit back for 100 minutes, I don’t expect them to press us in our box for 90 minutes. Every game the momentum changes during a game, in every single game, and you could see this in the game against Liverpool,” said Glasner.
“I watched the Champions League games in midweek, and you could see Manchester City had the momentum, and then it was Real Madrid, and at the end it was Real Madrid again.
“So it’s 100 minutes, and teams who are maybe on an equal level, there will be moments where we are dominant, there will be moments where they are a little bit more dominant.”
It seems Everton’s connection to Real Madrid is not just limited to Carlo Ancelotti.
Everton left Slot furious during their draw against Liverpool, and they will be hoping to have the same effect on Glasner at Selhurst.
Oliver Glasner has been impressed by David Moyes
Gary Neville has predicted Everton to beat Crystal Palace in south London on Saturday evening.
But the Eagles’ manager is keen for Palace to replicate their last victory against Everton which came all the way back in 2022.
Discussing Moyes’ return to football, Glasner was full of praise for the 61-year-old Everton boss.
“Fantastic manager. I think what he did with West Ham was great, winning the Conference League, qualifying three times for international competition…” he said.
“Also, you could see how quick he can influence the performances at Everton, so he’s a fantastic manager. But I hope that it will be 4-0 after the next game we are facing each other!”
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