This season, Everton has made defensive progress that no other Premier League team has.

This season, Everton has made defensive progress that no other Premier League team has.

Everton‘s recent history has been marked by a lack of notable achievements, despite high expectations following Farhad Moshiri’s investment.

Despite this, they’ve now found themselves as the first club significantly impacted by

PSR regulations, facing the prospect of a third consecutive relegation battle.

However, amidst their struggles, Everton leads the Premier League in a crucial statistic that

underscores their resilience under manager Sean Dyche.

The statistic in question, though niche, epitomizes the essence of a Dyche-led team—built on

defensive solidity and excellence in key areas.

Particularly, Everton’s center-back pairing of James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite has been pivotal.

Their dominance in the air has contributed significantly to Everton’s standout stat: they are the only team in the Premier League yet to concede a headed goal this season.

This defensive improvement is notable, contrasting sharply with their struggles in attack.

While Dyche’s side may lack creativity and efficiency in front of goal, their defensive resilience has garnered praise and rightly so. Branthwaite, in particular, has impressed, drawing attention from other clubs despite his

young age and recent contract extension.

His impact on Everton’s defensive record, reducing goals conceded per game from 1.5 to 1.33 compared to last season, cannot be overstated.

Additionally, their defensive solidity has allowed goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to lead the clean sheet charts.

While Everton’s attacking efficiency remains a concern, their defensive improvement is undeniable

and bodes well for their chances of avoiding relegation. With better conversion of chances, Everton could

become an even more formidable force in their bid for survival.

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