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Kevin Mirallas and James McCarthy both have a “great” chance of featuring in Everton’s festive fixtures this week, according to Roberto Martinez.
The Blues welcome Stoke City to Goodison Park on Boxing Day and then go to Newcastle United two days’ later as they look to give their stuttering season a shot in the arm.
“Kevin Mirallas has got a great chance to be involved over the next two games,” Martinez said.”We don’t know yet if the Stoke game is going to be too early but he has an opportunity, which is fantastic news.
“James McCarthy is very similar to Kevin. I do think he will be involved one way or another over the next two games.“
Everton FC v QPR in the Barclays Premier League at Goodison Park. Roberto Martinez speaking to Kevin Mirallas before (Free £25 bet offer) Kick-off.
Happy Christmas to all
I hope Christmas brings you all want you want— Neville Southall (@NevilleSouthall) December 24, 2014
Roberto Martinez on Stoke: “I admire the way they have been progressing this season.”
Martinez says Garbutt ready to “challenge ” for a place in the first-team
— Phil Kirkbride (@philkecho) December 24, 2014
Martinez on Garbutt: “He has phenomenal talent. His two games in the first team this season have been very impressive “
— Phil Kirkbride (@philkecho) December 24, 2014
Roberto Martinez: “There’s a lot to play for, a lot of points to fight for. We are constantly trying to assess the team’s journey. We are trying to accumulate as many points as you can and once you get to the last international break you can see where you are and focus what you have to do in the league. I’m looking back on the 17 games and apart from the Southampton performance, we’ve been in every single game.”
Roberto Martinez: “I think this is the closest league I’ve been involved in and I think we might see one of the tightest ends to a season ever.”
Martinez: “Apart from top two spots, everything is wide open.”
— Phil Kirkbride (@philkecho) December 24, 2014
Martinez reveals the Blues will be in on Christmas Day. Does he get shouted at by his wife? “I do,” jokes Martinez. “There’s a strong boss at home!”
Martinez hoping win over Stoke can “trigger a run of good results.”
— Phil Kirkbride (@philkecho) December 24, 2014
Roberto Martinez: “I’m not concerned in terms of performances. We’re not far away from where we are last season – we are better in many aspects from last season. There’s a strange relationship between results and performances.”
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