LONDON (Reuters) - Everton manager Ronald Koeman dined at the same restaurant as Pep Guardiola on Sunday although comparisons with Manchester City's all-conquering boss end there as the Dutchman faces calls for his dismissal after the 5-2 defeat to Arsenal. The 54-year-old has an excellent record in the Premier League, finishing seventh and sixth in his two seasons with Southampton and seventh in his first campaign on Merseyside. Beyond the poor results, Everton's supporters have been discouraged by a series of muddled displays with formations and players frequently switched as Koeman struggles for cohesion. "I haven't seen a worse Premier League side this year," said former player and BBC pundit Steve Claridge. Publicly the players are supportive with Keane absolving Koeman of blame despite the many tactical curiosities.

Source: The Star October 23, 2017 12:22 UTC