If you would have asked most Evertonians at the start of the season whether they would have taken being ninth, three points off seventh, and 12 points above the relegation places, at this stage of the campaign, many would surely have done so.

But there is no denying there is a feeling of frustration among the fan base at present given the Blues' poor home form.

After a flying start to life at Hill Dickinson Stadium, winning five and drawing two of their first nine matches at the club's magnificent new home on the waterfront, Everton are struggling badly in front of their own supporters.

OPINION

While far from being a bad performance, Monday's 1-0 loss to in-form Manchester United means David Moyes' men have now lost five of their last seven winless game at home, when you factor in the FA Cup third-round penalty shoot-out loss...