Roberto Martinez says Everton need a win at Crystal Palace to kickstart their season
Friday 30 January 2015 15:09, UK
Roberto Martinez believes Everton are stronger than they were a year ago and says the club need just one win to kickstart their season.
A run of six games without a win has left Everton just four points above the relegation zone while at the same stage last season they sat sixth, one point out of the Champions League places.
"I think confidence is an aspect you can turn around really quickly," said Martinez. "I think a win gives you confidence. You need to work on any aspect to get you a win.
We showed last season the level we can produce and if anything we are a stronger team than we were last season.
"You need to make it really simple and once you get that win then the confidence and momentum triggers and it comes naturally to your way of playing.
"As a team we know what we can produce. We showed last season the level we can produce and if anything we are a stronger team than we were last season, in terms of experience and in terms of the players growing.
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"That is a good level to look for, but it is important to get that belief and confidence that comes from winning feelings.
'Confidence'
"We know we are missing points. All we want is to win games and then we must try to accumulate as many points as quickly as we can going into the final third of the season."
Everton's search for a win - they have achieved just one in their last 13 games - takes them to Crystal Palace on Saturday
Martinez, who has not beaten Palace as Everton manager, said: "We are facing a team full of confidence. They have scored six goals away from home in the last two games. Obviously they are in a very good moment, if not the best moment of their season.
"We are well aware how difficult it is to play this side, they have been a bit of a bogey side for us in the last three games. They bring a lot of flair they have got a lot of pace and they defend extremely well. They are very well organised.
"Obviously with the new manager coming in they are adapting to a different way of playing but while that transition has been happening they are full of confidence and they are a very dangerous team to play against."
