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David Maddock

Michael Keane reveals how Everton plan to pile even more misery on Man Utd

Michael Keane still has hope of piling more misery on former club Manchester United... by pipping them for sixth in the Premier League.

The Everton defender starred as his team blew the Old Trafford club away on Sunday, to move menacingly into seventh in the table, five points behind United in sixth.

With their rivals looking shellshocked and in free-fall - and with tough games against City and Chelsea still to come – there is still a real chance the Blues catch catch and pass them to guarantee a European place.

And former Red Devil Keane clearly still thinks it is possible. “We have only got three games left now. We have got to look at each game, try to win them all and see where that takes us.

Michael Keane still has hope of piling more misery on former club Manchester United (Everton FC via Getty Images)

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“Seventh is definitely within reach but anything else we will have to see.

“Manchester United are a club that if they are not doing well get all the headlines. So, it is one of those things they have to deal with. But we deserve a lot of credit.”

Keane's defensive partner Seamus Coleman believes the return of the faith at Goodison, has helped Everton push for Europe.

After a season of dissent and dissatisfaction with inconsistent Blues performances, the return of a traditional welcome on their home turf has created an inspirational atmosphere which has helped deliver huge wins.

Everton battered Manchester United 4-0 at Goodison Park (PA)

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Marco Silva's side ended a run of 26 games without beating a top six side by smashing Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United in successive home games. And Coleman believes that can help them get back to the Everton of old.

“The fans and players have really been coming together at Goodison and it’s making it a very tough place for teams to come,” he said.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a job on his hands to finish in the top four (Action Images via Reuters)

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“The atmosphere has been great and confidence is high – it really helps with that. The way it has been the last few weeks, we expected to beat United. Maybe not by that margin, but we expected to win.

“When there's that belief, it really helps. We just have to keep fighting and believing in ourselves.”

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