article_snippet.sent: Martinez was lauded by Everton fans last season as the club qualified for Europe with a fifth-placed finish in the Barclays Premier League.
article_snippet.sent: But the going has been a lot tougher for the Spaniard in the Spaniard second season on Merseyside with Everton having only removed the spectre of relegation by winning their last three matches.
article_snippet.sent: and it's not a position you'd associate with Everton. '
article_snippet.sent: Everton have had to balance their domestic commitments with a demanding Europa League campaign which saw their knocked out at the round-of-16 stage last month.
article_snippet.sent: Martinez is hoping to continue Everton's form against Martinez former team in Europa League .