Everton boss Roberto Martinez has admitted to being surprised at how quickly the Toffees have adapted to his style of playing this season. Having won at Old Trafford for the first time in 21 years in midweek, Everton gained more praise with another impressive display in the 1-1 draw at Arsenal on Sunday.
"At the moment, we are so focused on how we are trying to play that the next six months is going to be great potential for us as football club," Martinez said.
"We went to Manchester City earlier in the season and could not be ourselves, to play the way we wanted, and consequently we lost the game (3-1).
"Since then we went to Old Trafford and the Emirates in the space of a week and it was a completely different performance and that was an incredible sign.
"We have a blend which excites me and all the players are working hard trying to improve and develop. I am really excited about the potential of this group of players.
"Long-term, Everton need to be in the Champions League, whether it is this season, I don't know, but we are going forward."
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