At Everton, a club mired in endless turmoil, the sight of manager Sean Dyche applauding an almost empty visitors' section after a 4-0 thrashing at Manchester United was a poignant one. This incident merely added to the long list of woes at a club that seems to be stuck in a perpetual state of crisis.

The Loveless Relationship

Dyche and Everton's fans find themselves in a seemingly loveless bond. His management style and approach have come under heavy fire, leaving many supporters frustrated. The manager himself seems to be on borrowed time as American billionaire Dan Friedkin awaits approval for his takeover. Everton currently lies 15th in the table, having won only two out of 13 league games and failing to score in their past four. The mood among supporters has turned sour, oscillating between anger and apathy.

The Premier League Struggle

Last season, Dyche showed remarkable resilience by keeping Everton in the Premier League despite a total points reduction of eight. However, this season has been a different story. The elongated takeover process and recent humiliating defeats at Old Trafford have increased the sense of nervousness at Goodison Park. The ideal scenario for Friedkin would have been for Dyche to secure Everton's safety this season and then make way for a new manager. But with the current form and upcoming tough fixtures, Everton could be in deep trouble.After facing Wolverhampton Wanderers at home on Wednesday (19:30 GMT), they have a Merseyside derby against Liverpool at Goodison Park, followed by a visit to Arsenal and a home game against Chelsea. These matches will be crucial in determining Everton's fate.

The Financial Crisis

The club is trapped in a financial quagmire. Farhad Moshiri, who is effectively the owner in name only, is waiting to exit. Friedkin is waiting in the wings, making it difficult to make significant decisions like changing the manager. Everton needs results quickly to break free from this vacuum and avoid a potential relegation battle.Dyche knows that the next few days and weeks will be decisive. He needs to start delivering results, starting with the game against Wolves. Only then can Everton hope to turn their fortunes around and avoid a catastrophic season.