8 points behind first place having played a game more. They're playing well but I wouldn't call it entering the title race, specially bc they already played both games against Arsenal.
I would not be surprised if Everton manages to get a win or a draw against Arsenal. The new manager hype is always a blessing for relegation battling teams.
Not even gonna make it about Arteta or Klopp. They are playing the final against a team with a manager that has done exactly the same (Howe) with a much much worse team.
Let’s not normalise the fact Erik ten Hag took over a team that was in utter disarray and has absolutely pissed getting to a cup final at the first time of asking.