Everton maintains unbeaten start in Premier League

Everton has maintained an unbeaten start to the Premier League season and progressed into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The club has recorded five clean sheets in seven games, though statistical analysis suggests this performance may be influenced by luck and strong individual play.

While the team has conceded only three Premier League goals, their expected goals against (xGA) figure of 8.61 is the seventh-highest in the league, indicating they have allowed a high volume of shots. This overperformance relative to their underlying metrics is attributed to strong defending and the shot-stopping abilities of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

The current period of optimism follows a difficult period marked by a challenging transfer window, including the sale of Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City and a failed move for striker Folarin Balogun. Despite recent struggles and a long drought of major trophies, the club's recent form has provided a shift in mood for the fanbase.