Michael Owen makes surprise Everton prediction after seeing Liverpool win
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Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen has predicted Everton could sneak into the Premier League top six this season, suggesting the Toffees may edge out Chelsea in a dramatic finish to the campaignMichael Owen believes Everton will secure a top-six finish(Image: Getty Images)Former Liverpool forward Michael Owen has predicted Everton will break into the Premier League's top six this season, replacing Chelsea.The Toffees fell 2-1 to their Merseyside rival, Liverpool, on Sunday in the inaugural derby at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton's prospects will have been bolstered by Manchester United's 1-0 triumph over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, which dealt a significant blow to Liam Rosenior's ambitions of steering the Blues into next season's Champions League.READ MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai makes contract stance clear as Liverpool ace agrees with Arne SlotREAD MORE: Ibrahima Konate all but confirms new contract as Liverpool star commits futureA top-six placing for the Toffees would represent a remarkable accomplishment and mark their best top-flight finish since the 2013/14 campaign, when they secured fifth place on 72 points.The retired England international also reckons Manchester City's vital victory over Arsenal on Sunday has swung the advantage towards Pep Guardiola in the race for this season's Premier League crown.Former Real Madrid forward Owen, who now represents Casino.org, a leading platform helping players find UK casino brands, told Mirror Football: "Well, you'd have to say that Man City have just gone slight favorites now, so I probably say: Man City, Arsenal, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool.David Moyes and Everton have been tipped to finish the season on a strong note(Image: Getty Images)"I think Everton still could squeeze in.
Chelsea have still got a couple of hard games to go and all's not well at Chelsea at the moment. So, there's a there's a good feel about Everton.
Maybe Everton could sneak in."Liverpool's triumph in the Merseyside derby means the Reds sit in fifth place, seven points clear of Chelsea and well-positioned to secure Champions League qualification for next season.Owen considers the victory as crucial as any this campaign for the Reds, with both Chelsea and Everton having previously been in close pursuit of Arne Slot's side."I think it's a big result," Owen commented on the Merseyside derby. "Not just that result, but results in the last couple of weeks around Liverpool have been favorable as well."That cushion of seven points now, because Liverpool have got Villa, Chelsea, Man United, there are some tough games to come.