Opta’s predicted Premier League table shows whether Everton will avoid relegation

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Everton fans could not have asked for much of worse start in the Premier League to what their team have produced.

With five games now to their name, Everton remain at the foot of the Premier League table with just one point on the board.

Pressure is mounting on Sean Dyche with the Everton fans obviously not impressed with what they have seen so far this season.

With this weekend markin the sixth game in the season, the Premier League table is now beginning to settle down which does not make for good reading on Merseyside.

Up next is a game against Crystal Palace at Goodison Park which could potentially see the Toffees begin their season without a win as October nears.

As the Blues look to pull themselves out of the relegation battle, Opta has now shared their predicted Premier League table for the end of the season.

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Where Opta predict Everton to finish this season

One thing Everton have not struggled with this season is finding the back of the net with five goals scored in the last three games.

However, allowing their lead to slip is something which has proven to be a major issue for the Toffees.

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Even with their shaky defence in mind, Opta has now predicted Everton to avoid the drop this season after their difficult start.

Even the likes of Ipswich Town have been able to put more points on the board than Everton this season.

Although Opta are now predicting Everton to remain in the Premier League this season, it is expected to go right down to the wire.

Everton have been projected to finish 16^th in the table just two points separating them and 18^th-placed Ipswich – meaning it’s expected to go down to the final day.

The Friedkin Group will be looking to change Everton’s fortunes

Over the weekend, there was a major twist in the potential takeover on Merseyside despite John Textor’s ongoing interest.

The Friedkin Group returned to the table and now look set to takeover Everton over the coming weeks.

If Dan Friedkin is able to get into the club ahead of the January window then it will be interesting to see how Everton act in the market.

Of course, the club’s existing PSR issues will be under scrutiny but the potential new owner will be looking to make sure Everton avoid the drop comfortably.