'Blues need to reacquaint themselves with the feeling of winning'

Sean Dyche has had to navigate much troubled water since becoming Everton manager, so the pressure he must be feeling at the moment will be a familiar feeling. It is something he accepts and understands.

He knows managers are judged on results, and he will be fully aware that Everton's results need to improve quickly. One point above the drop zone and struggling not only to score goals, but now to create them.

The decent draws against Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City have been offset by back-to-back defeats by Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth. Now, the club's new owners are reportedly reviewing the situation, and indeed speculation has already started as to possible successors. Difficult times again.

Thursday's FA Cup tie against Peterborough is in many ways a no-win situation, apart from the fact Everton cannot afford to lose.

Yes, league points are far more important for the time being, but the Blues need to reacquaint themselves with the feeling of winning games and scoring goals.

If they can do that against Peterborough it will have been a useful night's work, but winning the game is first and foremost.

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