Sunderland could cast doubts over David Moyes’ future at Everton as six-year low on the cards
Sunderland will be looking to inflict more pain on Everton this weekend.
As unlikely as it may be, both teams still have an outside chance of qualifying for European football this season ahead of Sunday’s encounter.
The Toffees sit just two points outside of the top eight, while the Black Cats sit one popint behind the Merseysiders.
However, current form certainly doesn’t bode well for Everton, who are winless in their last five Premier League encounters.
Sunderland will be looking to extend that to six this weekend, and if they do, it could see the Toffees suffer a six-year low.
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Everton at risk of repeating 2020 flaw
Not only have Everton failed to win any of their last five in the Premier League, which is their longest winless run of the season, but they have also conceded at least two in each of those games.
A 3-3 draw with Man City is the only time within that run that they have conceded more, with the most recent clash ending in a 2-2 draw with Palace.
| Premier League last five | Everton |
| Draws | 3 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Goals for | 9 |
| Goals against | 11 |
Should Everton fail to beat Sunderland and concede two or more, it would be the first time since 2020 that they have endured such a run.
The Merseysiders conceded two or more goals in six games in a row that season, with a total of 13 goals conceded.
Everton’s end to season could raise questions over David Moyes
Overall, it has been a solid campaign for the Toffees, though the way it has fizzled out will be a concern.
At one stage, it was looking nailed on that they would secure European qualification, and those ambitions are now in doubt, showcasing just how far they have fallen off.
David Moyes‘ future has often been debated, and the longer this winless run continues, the more questions that will emerge.
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