Everton playmaker Arteta says Euro push is on

Everton playmaker Mikel Arteta is convinced they can again qualify for the Europa League this season.

Everton are still playing catch-up after a poor start to the season in which they won only four of their first 18 games.

Arteta said: "I think we are right in the mix at the moment and we have had some good results for us this weekend. We are really pleased.

"I think we are showing that desire.

"You can't always be really pretty and do everything nicely - the most important thing was to get the points and another win at home.

"But I think we need to win another six games. That is really tough but we want to get into the mix."