Howard Kendall: Derby misery must be spur
LOSING to Liverpool was one of the biggest disappointments Everton have suffered this season but what an opportunity we have to correct things tomorrow.
While the 2-0 scoreline against our neighbours was bad enough to take, the most frustrating thing was the apparent lack of passion and not seeing anywhere near enough tackles being made. Liverpool had it too easy.
That can't be the case when United visit. If they are given time and space to play, they will cut you to shreds; they are the best in the business at the minute and Alex Ferguson will have his players tuned up for this battle.
It doesn't matter that they have been playing in the Champions League this week or that their diary is full to bursting point, Alex is a master of motivating for the 'next' game; it's why he has stayed at the top for so long.
But while United will come with all guns blazing, Everton have to be prepared to hustle and harry them to the point of distraction, never allowing them a moment's peace ; let's make them play long balls out of defence.
Think back to the game with Liverpool and you will recall they played at exactly the tempo they wanted, Steven Gerrard ran the game and that's why they were such comfortable winners. If United are given as much respect, they will do the same.
So it's imperative the Blues start on the front foot, the strikers and midfielders must be prepared to do some dirty work and set the tone for a performance that could turn the tide back in our favour.
There have been too many disappointments recently but a win against United would change the atmosphere around the club completely and set us up perfectly for our November games. Fingers crossed hard work can lead to big smiles.
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