Sean Dyche has backed the efforts of Everton supporters to inspire his players ahead of the pivotal match with Burnley.
Preparations have been underway for days after a rallying cry was issued by the influential 1878s fan group for flags, banners and other ideas to turn Goodison Park into a cauldron on Saturday as Blues once again fight to provide a boost for their team at a moment of high stakes.
Raucous displays of support have been a crucial factor underlining important wins in each of the last two relegation fights and there is once again a sense that everything needs to be done ahead of what could be another battle for survival. Dyche himself knows of the importance of Everton supporters, stating: “I know that about football - they can help.”
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Everton are winless in 13, the club’s longest Premier League run without a victory, heading into a weekend in which they host Burnley - the last team they vanquished in the league back on December 16. The Clarets will arrive at Goodison entrenched in the relegation zone but on a four game unbeaten run and in the knowledge an away win could combine with a further points deduction for Everton that could bring the Blues within their sights. Everton, meanwhile, have twice dismantled Vincent Kompany’s team this season, beating them in the league and Carabao Cup.
While the draw at Newcastle United took Everton into unwanted record-breaking territory on Tuesday, the manner of the point allowed for some positivity on the long journey back from the North East. Everton showed resilience to come from behind and snatch a
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