The 2006-07 campaign delivered a vital return to European football for Everton, as The Toffees, under manager David Moyes, clinched a strong 6th-place finish in the Premier League to secure a UEFA Cup spot. Leading the charge was the club-record signing Andrew Johnson, whose 11 crucial league goals anchored the attack, notably scoring a brace in the sensational 3-0 Merseyside derby victory over rivals Liverpool. The season, defined by the relentless performances of Player of the Season Mikel Arteta, successfully re-established Everton's place among the English elite and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.. The 2007-08 campaign was a season of ambition and near-miss for Everton, as The Toffees secured a brilliant 5th-place finish in the Premier League, qualifying for the UEFA Cup. Spearheading the attack was the club's record signing, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, whose 15 league goals (21 overall) proved decisive in a campaign built on consistency and a formidable defensive record. Under manager David Moyes, the side mounted a strong challenge for a Champions League spot and enjoyed deep cup runs, reaching the League Cup semi-finals and the UEFA Cup Round of 16, which ended in a dramatic penalty shootout loss to Fiorentina. The consistency of Joleon Lescott, who was voted Player of the Season, made it a memorable year that cemented Everton's status as a formidable Premier League force.