'Hungry And Ready For The Fight' -- Iwobi Vows To Help Everton Beat The Drop

Alex Iwobi insists the strong togetherness in the Everton team and support of Evertonians can help the club maintain their top-flight status at the end of the season.

The Toffees are prepared for a defining Premier League run-in following Sunday’s disappointing 2-0 defeat to Liverpool.

Frank Lampard’s men will host Chelsea in their next Premier League game at the Goodison Park on Sunday.

Iwobi says the nature of the Blues’ performance in the Merseyside derby means the squad will go into Chelsea game in boisterous mood.

“We are ready for the fight.,”Iwobi, who has completed 90 minutes in each of Everton’s past six Premier League matches, told evertontv:

“It’s not going to be easy but we’re ready for it.

“We are not going to dwell on this [derby defeat]. Especially with the captain, Seamus, he is always helping us to keep our heads up and go again.

“We need everyone. It’s a team thing and everyone is ready to fight.

“We know where we are. We are going to focus on ourselves, prepare for Chelsea and try to get a result.

“We have great chemistry and great spirit in the team. I’m sure we can get out of this situation.”

Iwobi delivered one of the most exhilarating moments of the season when he scored an incredible 99th-minute winner against Newcastle United at a rocking Goodison last month.

The forward explained how Evertonians’ sustained vocal backing provides the players with a bolt of extra energy and gives them confidence they can overcome any opposition.

“We have this belief at Goodison,” Iwobi said.

“To be fair, the fans were amazing at Anfield, too. They stuck behind us even when we were 2-0 down.

“When we have the full capacity at Goodison Park behind us, we know it feels like that extra man in our team. We feel that when we’re playing and we’re confident we can get a result.

“All the fans ask for is 100 per cent effort and to fight for the Club. I’m sure they can see we did that against Liverpool.”