There may only be three games remaining in the season, but Everton still have plenty to play for.
David Moyes takes his side down to Selhurst Park on Sunday to face a Crystal Palace side that have just secured their spot in the final of the Europa Conference League.
Everton will need three points if they are to keep their own hopes of European football alive.
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Oliver Glasner could well field a rotated side following Thursday’s celebrations, which may not go down well with other clubs in the league.
Everton could capitalise on Crystal Palace celebrations
After their victory on Thursday, Glasner admitted Palace won’t wave the white flag for Everton, but he did also admit that he was giving his side the day off on Friday.
The Eagles will be expected to rotate their side given his players enjoyed their celebrations on Thursday evening and have only had Saturday to prepare for the game.
Palace still have to play both Arsenal and Man City, with Glasner admitting: “I’m not responsible for Arsenal, and I’m not responsible for Manchester City. I’m responsible for Crystal Palace, and I get paid for doing the best things for Crystal Palace.”
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Last weekend, Aston Villa came under heavy scrutiny after they rotated their starting XI to face Tottenham Hotspur ahead of their Europa League semi-final.
Plenty of pundits and fans across the Premier League questioned the integrity of the competition following Unai Emery’s decision.
This could well be the case from here on out for Glasner, who will surely have all of his eggs in the basket of the Conference League final, given he leaves the club at the end of the season.
“There has been a lot of discussion about integrity and Villa’s performance will further intensify that. It was a really lame surrender,” said John Cross of The Mirror.
This could potentially fall right into Everton’s hands this weekend if Palace do field a heavily rotated side.
However, the Blues will still have to do their job, which has not been the case over recent weeks.
Everton have conceded late goals in their last three games that have cost the Toffees four points in their race for European qualification.
There is an opportunity there for Everton this weekend, but they have to take it with both hands.
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