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Everton forward Steven Naismith eyeing Champions League place

Everton forward Steven Naismith believes that his side are capable of challenging for a place in the Champions League.

Everton forward Steven Naismith has declared that his side have the ability to finish in the top four in the Premier League this season.

The Toffees are currently on a five-match unbeaten run in the top flight following their 1-1 draw against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Sunday.

Naismith is confident that his side can improve as the season goes on and break the status quo at the top of the table to earn a place in the Champions League.

Naismith is quoted as saying by The Mirror: "The top four has now probably turned into a big six or seven. Spurs are consistently fighting for it, we did it a couple of years ago. We feel we're good enough to be up at that mark.

"We're confident against anyone. If we play as we know we can, then we are a match for anyone in the league. We have shown that over the last two or three years. Anyone would have looked at our start and thought we were going to be in for a difficult time. But we believe we can beat anyone on our day.

"We had a draw on the opening day against Watford and then another at Swansea, but we have always followed it up with a good result. We are consistently doing it. That turns your season into a good start and we are looking forward to what is to come."

Everton are currently seventh in the Premier League after eight matches.

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