For much of last season, Everton looked promising, with loan signing Jack Grealish making an immediate impact and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall proving to be a reliable matchwinner. A significant 3-0 victory against Chelsea on 21 March positioned Everton eighth in the Premier League, just three points shy of Champions League qualification with seven games remaining. However, aspirations quickly faded as the team failed to secure a win in their last matches, marking the longest winless streak since David Moyes returned to the club in 2025.

The decline began after a 2-2 draw at Brentford on 11 April, leaving Everton among the bottom three during that period, alongside relegated Burnley and Wolves. Despite hopes for European football, a disappointing 3-1 defeat to promoted Sunderland in their final home match dashed any remaining dreams.

Moyes faces a daunting challenge, having seen Everton finish 13th in both seasons since his return, despite a record £97m summer spend before the 2025-26 campaign. The club's net spend over the past five years ranks 15th in the Premier League, while rivals like Bournemouth and Brighton have thrived with strategic recruitment.

The transition to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium has not been smooth, with Everton posting the lowest points-per-game tally among teams starting in a new stadium in Premier League history. The loss of Grealish to injury in January heavily impacted the team's performance, dropping their win rate from 45% to 22%.

As Moyes contemplates the upcoming season, he must navigate the departures of experienced players like Seamus Coleman and Idrissa Gueye, while potentially relying on younger talents. The situation remains precarious, yet supporters hold out hope that Moyes can lead the Toffees back to stability and success.