Mitaman Four points from twelve games reeks of relegation. Of the three teams who were below them until recently, at least one, maybe all, who knows, will change their manager. This means a change of style, a change of mentality and with the transfer window soon open, a change of personnel.
Psychologically for Everton, this could hit them either way. The 'We're all in it together' attitude worked for Leeds on minus 15 but this might go the other way. They're a damaged club on and off the field. This will go on all season, legal cases, appeals etc and a new ground to pay for. It's bound to get to the players.
Everton are in an absolute mess and if they do drop the knock on effect will be enormous. They're fucked.