According to Sylvain Distin, some Evertonians at Goodison Park would rather concede a top four finish than assist in a 19th league championship for their Merseyside rivals
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North London giants, Arsenal, who have always qualified for the European club football’s elite Champions League but are now in danger of missing out on a top four finish that would see them into next term’s edition, tried to respond in the second half
Jose Mourinho’s side bounced back from their 3-1 midweek quarter-final first leg loss in Paris to move a point ahead of Liverpool, who will regain top spot if they avoid defeat away to West Ham on Sunday
Onazi, 21, moved to the Italian capital back in 2011 after impressing at the 2009 Under-17 World Cup, and has gradually established himself as a valuable first-team member at the Stadio Olimpico
Striker Olivier Giroud then came off the bench to score twice in two minutes, in the 83rd and 85th minutes, to keep Arsenal on course for their first trophy in nine years
Tim Sherwood’s side moved two points clear of Everton into fifth place and within three points of fourth-placed Liverpool, thanks to Adebayor’s second half strike at White Hart Lane
The 25-year-old confessed settling with the Baggies after a decade at Goodison Park has proved challenging, but insisted he is not having second thoughts about the move
Sturridge’s decision to go for the hat-trick again later on with Suárez better placed brought a furious response from team-mates. His withdrawal followed – for tactical reasons insisted Rodgers – after a brief exchange of words with the striker
Ten-time winners and current Premier League pacesetters, Arsenal, were paired with Liverpool after their victories over Coventry and Bournemouth respectively
Everton were linked with Onazi throughout 2013 and a cash move would seem strange now as they are desperately in need of a new striker
Italian news outlet, Il Tempo, says that the Merseyside clubs are set to go to battle to sign the combative midfielder, after the 20-year-old has shone at Italian club, Lazio
“I had a great time at Everton. I was there for 15 years. Of course there were ups and there were downs, but that is all part of life
Banies has been a target for United for the majority of the summer, with former Manager, David Moyes, keen to bring him to Old Trafford
But if Mourinho feels he will not be able to give Moses enough matches, another ex-Wigan man could be on his way to Everton
Andre Schurrle’s arrival from Bayer Leverkusen may be another reason for the Nigerian international to move on and avoid becoming a potential bench-warmer for Jose Mourinho’s side
Martinez has also hinted he could go back to raid his old club, Wigan, with midfielders James McCarthy, former Evertonian Callum McManaman, James McArthur, Spanish defender Ivan Ramis, and striker Aroune Kone all possible targets
The Nigerian was spotted by Everton officials during an away draw at White Hart Lane against Tottenham Hotspur. Despite enjoying the lion’s share of the chances, Spurs were unable to break down the visitors and Onazi looked composed and mature in his treatment of Gareth Bale, Aaron Lennon and Mousa Dembele
The Blues, still basking in the euphoria of their Europa League win, are in a must win situation to guarantee third place and automatic entry into the Champions League group stage
Like Sir Alex, David Moyes hails from working-class Glasgow. Both men also turned out for Dunfermline Athletic in their playing days (albeit 23 years apart) and, between them, represented Rangers (Sir Alex) and Celtic (Moyes)
The Beijing 2010 silver medallist, who opted out to concentrate on his club career, will be pushing hard to increase his goal tally as the English Premier League is winding down