Roberto Martinez wants to see Everton consistency
Monday 28 September 2015 10:38, UK
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is looking for some consistency from his side as they prepare to take on West Brom at The Hawthorns on Monday evening.
The Toffees have claimed nine points from six matches so far this season, but they have managed just two victories - over Southampton and Chelsea.
Martinez says his side have deserved more than that and has called on the players to prove they can challenge for a top-four spot by stringing together a decent set of results.
"The best way to measure the quality of the squad is consistency in performances; Southampton away and Chelsea at home has given a reflection of what we can achieve," he said.
"Now it's about continuity and consistency. Our levels of performance have been better than our points return.
"You need to play well in order to get points over the course of the season so at this stage I'd rather have the performances than the points.
"In the last game against Swansea I thought we created enough chances to win and even against Manchester City [Everton's only defeat] I think our performance deserved a lot more than what we got."
After taking on the Baggies, Everton host neighbours Liverpool in the Merseyside derby before tackling both Manchester United and Arsenal after the international break.
Martinez knows October will therefore be a testing month but insists they have to focus on what immediately lies ahead.
"We're aware of the level of competition we face and the games we have ahead are strong, exciting challenges," he said.
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"The next two fixtures are important and then it is keeping fingers crossed the players come back ready and refreshed from the international break for the coming fixtures.
"There are no easy games but there are exciting times ahead. They are difficult fixtures and we want to be as good as we can."
