Smashing statistic rates Everton top in the Premier League for fifty-fifty duels so far this season
ThefFortunes of Everton certainly seem to be changing under the guidance of Frank Lampard and now they have come out on top in the Premier League in another smashing statistic.
Much-improved performances and a set style of play has been refreshing for fans to see; despite the Blues sitting 13th in the league table.
Lampard has drastically improved the team’s mentality and toughness so it will come as no surprise that they rank top in the Premier League for one fantastic stat.
Football analytics website LiveScore have highlighted one bone-crushing statistic that will leave Toffees excited for the return of action on Saturday afternoon.
“No Premier League team have won more fifty-fifty duels so far this season (83) than Everton.”
Music to the ears of the Goodison Park faithful, an attribute every fan wants their team to have and a compliment to the mentality Lampard has instilled in his side.
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This latest statistic complimenting Everton’s recent good form speaks volumes of how much the team’s mentality has changed since last season.
Lampard is starting to make the Blues tough to beat and even if they are not playing the prettiest football it’s the results that matter.
Centre-back duo Conor Coady and James Tarkowski optimise this new mean streak Everton are displaying and their toughness seems to be seeping through the starting XI.
Ranking top of Premier League statistics like fifty-fifty duels will only put the squad in good stead moving forward.
Now, it’s all about converting these solid stats into three points, something which will inevitably come with time but something that needs to be capitalised on sooner, rather than later.
Southampton away on Saturday afternoon presents the perfect trip to display Lampard’s new-found resilience, a game which is easily winnable for the Toffees.
Things are definitely starting to look brighter, the weekend can’t come soon enough.