As the dust settles on the 2016/17 season, we look back on how Ronald Koeman guided Everton back into European competition during his maiden campaign at the helm. Everton kicked off the month with a trip down the East Lancs to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, a game that would ultimately be remembered for Maarten Stekelenburg’s heroics in goal. The tactical battle involving two students of Johan Cruyff - Guardiola and his former Barcelona teammate Ronald Koeman - was compelling, the attacking quality and boundless energy of Manchester City simply irresistible and the resilience and indefatigability of Everton almost heroic, personified by goalkeeper Stekelenburg, who made two sensational saves from the penalty spot.
Below we analyse the month of October as the Blues looked to get back on track after a frustrating end to September.
Season Review 2016/17: October
