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One victory might be enough to keep the Toffees in the top division for an additional 70 seasons.
The players, according to Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi, are focused on winning their final two games to maintain their Premier League position.
Even after the crucial, morale-boosting victory at Brighton six days prior, Sean Dyche's team's loss to champion-elect Manchester City at home was not predicted, and it hasn't really changed the game for them.
One victory might be sufficient to keep them in the top division for another 70 seasons, but beating Bournemouth at Goodison Park and Wolves away would virtually likely do that.
Since things are so close at the bottom, it's conceivable that one or both of the remaining relegation spots will be decided on the final day, unlike the previous season when the Toffees secured their future in their penultimate game, the final home game against Crystal Palace.
A large haul for Everton will therefore be extremely essential.
"We can't be too depressed, but there's a football adage that says you can't be too ecstatic, like against Brighton, and then too depressed about City. Iwobi stated that all we need to do is pick up the pace.
"The mindset is to believe that we can stay up and get the most points possible, which is six.
We need to get ready, examine the Wolves' weaknesses, and plan how to exploit them.
The remaining spectators at a Goodison Park that was quickly emptying were eager to show their support for the players despite the defeat for City.
Iwobi acknowledges it will be crucial for the season finale against a Bournemouth team that is already safe, but he also acknowledged it was a big boost for the team going to Molineux before that, particularly in a season that has been tense between supporters and the club.
After a disappointing outcome, the support of the fans demonstrates how much they care about and want us to succeed, he continued.
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