Sean Dyche, Everton’s 52-year-old manager, emphasizes the importance of attention to detail as his team seeks to put an end to their enduring winless run in the Premier League. They’re set to face Newcastle on Tuesday.

Everton has been facing hard times in the league, failing to secure a win since before the festive season. Their misfortune was further deepened by a recent 2-1 loss to Bournemouth, concluded by a last-minute own-goal from Seamus Coleman. This recent defeat has put Everton perilously close to the bottom of the league standings.

With just three points keeping them away from the relegation zone and a mere nine games left of this season, there’s no denying the gravity of Everton’s struggle for survival. A second potential points deduction, this time for alleged financial malpractices, adds to the already tense atmosphere.

To mask their recent downfalls, Dyche remarked on Everton’s website, “We need to perfect the details as it’s apparent we’ve not been doing that in crucial areas.” He implies that both attacking and defending aspects of the game need to be addressed – from creation to execution of chances, as well as defending mistakes.

These comments come ahead of their game against Newcastle, a team high on confidence after a sensational comeback against West Ham resulted in a 4-3 win. Dyche acknowledged Newcastle’s recent form, and despite Everton securing a 3-0 win against them in December, he warns his team not to depend on past results as an indicator of easy success. He reiterated the importance of delivering a solid performance and highlighted the lack of ‘gimmes’ in the Premier League. Dyche certainly recognizes the uphill battle his team face as they look to salvage the rest of their season.