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Everton fans could not have asked for better end to season
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (centre), his wife Megan Pickford and their children at the end of the Premier League match at Goodison Park, Liverpool, May 11, 2024

Everton 1-0 Sheffield United
By James Nalton
at Goodison Park

GIVEN the circumstances in which their club find themselves, Everton fans could not have asked for a better end to the season as far as results on the pitch are concerned.

Amid ownership issues, stalling takeover bids, and an uncertain summer ahead, Sean Dyche’s team have still managed to win their last five home games.

The most recent of them came against Sheffield United on Saturday in their last game at Goodison Park this season.

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