However, Saturday's 2-0 reverse to Leicester City represented Everton's fourth defeat in six outings, leaving the club just two points above the Premier League ...
Since then, Everton have lost five times to teams from the top flight, starting with Blackburn Rovers in the same season. Nevertheless, there is also a desire to go deep in a cup competition, with Everton being required to break a 13-year run if they are to progress through to the last 16. [Everton](/football/everton/) will need to end a 13-year streak if they wish to progress past [Bournemouth](/football/bournemouth/) in the [EFL Cup](/football/league-cup/) third round on Tuesday evening.