Everton...

[Gino Ginelli]

... got absolutely turned over last night didn't they? Benfica were rampant, but the Toffee's looked really bad at the back, most of those goals were soft.

[Ioang]

I hope its a reserves vs. reserves jobby next tuesday, really wouldn't want to jeopardise the derby - and I think we'd win, far better squad. I enjoyed the Wembley days out as much as everyone the last two years but it has to be league or bust this year.

[earl warwick]

Number of injuries to defenders(Baines, Jagielka, Yobo, Neville) plus Heitinga was ineligible, meaning they had a teenage midfielder(Gosling) at RB, a RB at CB(Hibbert), and a young RB making his debut at LB(Coleman). It all went tits-up when they conceded 3 in the first several minutes of the 2nd half.

[choda]

I think they are going to struggle to get in the top 7 this year. They might pip Villa who I expect to peter out like last year again. Sunderland could well be a problem for both Villa and Everton come may. I think Wigan are short of doing that this year, but the manager and players coming through is impressive.

I believe Wigan and Fulham will be around 10th.

[StevenYTID]

I think they are going to struggle to get in the top 7 this year. They might pip Villa who I expect to peter out like last year again. Sunderland could well be a problem for both Villa and Everton come may. I think Wigan are short of doing that this year, but the manager and players coming through is impressive.

I believe Wigan and Fulham will be around 10th.

In my opinion , not a chance.

Last night only happened due to their injurys and Heitinga's ineligibility they would match Benfica with their full strength side. Them losing Arteta is like us losing Modric , we're doing okay but we're struggling in the middle of the park at times. When they get all their players back they'll be a force they have been for the last 3 years. No way will they finish below the top 7.

[Gino Ginelli]

In my opinion , not a chance.

Last night only happened due to their injurys and Heitinga's ineligibility they would match Benfica with their full strength side. Them losing Arteta is like us losing Modric , we're doing okay but we're struggling in the middle of the park at times. When they get all their players back they'll be a force they have been for the last 3 years. No way will they finish below the top 7.

Yep, put Jag's and Baines back in that defence, and Arteta in the middle and they're a completely different prospect.