Former Everton boss Sam Allardyce wants the club to take advantage of the circumstances at Manchester United and Chelsea.
The two giants of English football are appearing vulnerable under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Frank Lampard respectively.
Neither have enjoyed a great start to the season.
And Allardyce believes that it gives Everton the perfect opportunity to try and get a top six place this season.
"I think Everton should break into the top six and if they're going to break in, this is the season to do it," he said on talkSPORT.
"You've got the difficult situation at Chelsea and I feel at Manchester United as well.
"United have gone even younger than Chelsea have with their squad this year; they've trimmed their squad down to the smallest number of experienced players I've probably ever seen.
"I think Man United might find breaking in a bit of a struggle, so will Chelsea, so that gives an opening and an opportunity for a team like Everton.
"I don't think Wolves will do it because they're in Europe for the first time in a long, long time and that will take a toll on the squad, as we saw with Burnley last year. It'll be difficult for them.
"But certainly Everton, with the spending power they've had over the last few years and the players they've bought
"There are probably only three or four players who still play on a regular basis from when I was there for a short period.
"They've changed the team that much and have spent heavily in the market again.
"So I expect Everton to break into the top six."
