Roy Keane discusses his observations regarding Everton following last week’s match against Man City.

It’s safe to argue that Sean Dyche‘s side hasn’t benefited by the uncertainty surrounding Goodison Park. There have been conflicting reports about when Everton would receive the outcome of their appeal against their 10-point Premier League deduction.

Over the following few days, things might become clearer as noted journalist Alan Myers indicates that a decision might be made by next week. For Dyche and the players, it is best to act quickly. The Toffees will stay well clear of the relegation zone if points are restored. However, Roy Keane hasn’t held back from what he witnessed against Manchester City last weekend, and subsequent performances have been concerning, especially offensively.

For Dyche’s club, a 2-0 loss is by no means the worst outcome—many teams have suffered humiliations at The Etihad. Still, Keane thought that last weekend’s performance by the hosts made the Toffees appear like a “lower league” team. “They played Everton last week, and it’s not just Everton, but they looked like a lower league team who had gone there in a cup match and were just hanging in there all game, yet you are going you are in the same league as them,” Keane remarked in an interview with the Stick to Football Podcast.

Everton’s season will be determined by its performance against inferior teams and the Premier League’s decision next week, not by its games against Manchester City. With only five points more than Everton, Palace is in terrible form going onto Merseyside. In addition, it is unknown who will be in the dugout for the Goodison Park trip.

The Selhurst Park situation was described as “unsavoury” by talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook. The club has not yet confirmed or refuted allegations of the 76-year-old’s resignation. “It seems like a highly unsavoury scenario if Hodgson is required to address the media today and respond to queries when everyone in the room is aware that his tenure at Palace is nearing its conclusion,” he stated. It must be mentioned that, should he be required to take the bus to Everton on Monday for an extremely important match, the circumstances are quite absurd. Everything less than three points for Everton is unacceptable, especially with Palace looking to be in disarray.

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