Who needs victory most?

Charlie Nicholas believes Roberto Martinez’s need for victory in the FA Cup semi-final is greater than Louis van Gaal’s – but fears for both managers’ futures.

The Everton boss is under increasing pressure after seeing his side thumped 4-0 by local rivals Liverpool, a result which leaves them without a win in seven Premier League games and on course for a second successive bottom-half finish.

“If he loses this semi-final, then the calls for him to go are only going to get louder,” Nicholas told Sky Sports.

“Martinez is a very good coach but he’s not admitted that this team is underachieving and it pains me to say it I think the owners will be actively seeking change.”

The Goodison Park faithful were looking forward to a summer of investment following Farhad Moshiri’s 49.9 per cent purchase of the club’s shares, but Nicholas feels that is unlikely with Martinez at the helm.

He added: “I think that the concern will be why …

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