Could finishing seventh with Everton see Allardyce save his job?

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Sam Allardyce is under pressure at Everton but could achieving seventh place with them in the Premier League save his job?

Everton had the chance to draw level with seventh-placed Burnley in the Premier League last weekend, but instead fell six points behind after suffering a 2-1 defeat at Turf Moor.

The loss also allowed Watford and Brighton and Hove Albion to move ahead of them after their respective victories against West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal.

The disgruntlement with Sam Allardyce’s management at Goodison Park continues to grow and the 63-year-old has admitted that he could face the sack this summer if results don’t improve – as outlined by the Daily Mail.

Saving grace

Yet could Allardyce save his position with the Toffees if he manages to guide the club to the seventh place position the Clarets currently occupy?

Just as it was last season, finishing seventh could ensure qualification for the Europa League. That is because fifth place take one spot, while the Carabao Cup winners (Manchester City, who are almost certain to be in the Champions League) and FA Cup winners have the other two.

With City on course to win the league title, sixth place will now qualify for the Europa League. That is currently the Gunners, but if they win the Europa League themselves after beating AC Milan 2-0 in the first-leg of their last-16 clash then it will go to seventh. Seventh would also qualify if the winners of the FA Cup are already in Europe.

Suddenly that spot, which Leicester City are also fighting out for currently, is a much more enticing prospect and securing it could well bide Allardyce a little more time.