MANAGER: David Moyes (March 2002)

MAJOR INS: Jo (Man City, loan)

MAJOR OUTS: Lars Jacobsen (Blackburn, free)

KEY MAN: Tim Cahill (426 apps, 130 gls)
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LAST SEASON: 5th

OUR VERDICT: 7th. How long can the genius Moyes keep Everton in the top five on a threadbare budget? It gets tougher every season and the threat of big-spending Manchester City looms large.
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