Their latest defeat - a 2-1 loss to West Ham United - means they are 17th in the Premier League table and only three points shy of 18th place Watford.
Rafael Benitez's final fixture in charge at Everton was their 2-1 loss in the Premier League to relegation strugglers Norwich City.
Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard insisted that they had only themselves to blame for, after losing to Everton in the Premier League fixture on Monday.
Demarai Gray scored a stoppage time winner as Everton beat Arsenal 2-1 in the Premier League fixture at Goodison Park on Monday night.
Roberto Di Matteo won Chelsea their maiden Champions League trophy in May 2012, but found himself sacked by the club 6 months later.
Wolves beat Everton 2-1 in the Premier League fixture at Molineux stadium on Monday.
Manchester United would be full of confidence when they host Everton on Saturday after their enthralling 2-1 win against Villarreal in the midweek Europa league match.
Andros Townsend, who was available on a free transfer after his contract with Crystal Palace expired, is reunited with Everton boss Rafael Benitez.
Rafa Benitez expects Everton to benefit from an electric Richarlison this season, with the Brazilian intent on repaying the Club for giving the green light to his Olympic dream.
Manager Rafael Benitez says he is determined to shape an Everton side that “fights for the shirt from the first minute to the last”.