Charlie Austin Says It Will Be 'Funny' If Everton Are Relegated From The Premier League

Charlie Austin says it will be "funny" if Everton are relegated from the Premier League this season.

Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Merseyside rivals Liverpool has left the Toffees two points adrift of safety with only six games left to save their top-flight status.

Earlier this season, Austin scored twice for QPR as they knocked Everton out of the Carabao Cup on penalties after a 2-2 draw at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.

The striker, who is a fan of Liverpool, says he has little sympathy for Frank Lampard's side and would find it amusing if they are forced to compete in the second tier for the first time since 1954.

"It doesn’t really matter to me, but yeah, it would be quite funny," Austin told talkSPORT.

"How I can compare Liverpool and Everton at this moment is that years ago, before Man City had the money, Man United playing Man City was just a given that United were going to win.

"That’s what it’s been like with Liverpool and Everton.

Charlie Austin scored twice against Everton earlier this season (Image: PA)

"On Sunday morning, I was looking at the game and yes, I was excited but I wasn’t looking at it and saying it’s derby day and it’s a big game.

"I just thought that it was another game that Liverpool were going to win. Everton have spent money.

"They’ve spent serious cash in the wrong areas and the wrong managers. Ronald Koeman, Carlo Ancelotti and they’ve thrown money in the wrong areas.

"I saw what Liverpool and Everton had spent over the last four years and Everton were bigger in every area.

"When people do that and throw that money about, it’s funny."

Everton are now two points behind 17^th place Burnley having played a game less than the Clarets, who next face relegation rivals Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Everton return to action against manager Lampard’s former club Chelsea at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Lampard is still confident his side can beat the drop and has urged Everton's fans to get behind the team this weekend.

Frank Lampard is confident his side can beat the drop (Image: PA)

"There are 18 points to fight for, that is a lot of points," said Lampard.

"It is important for the players and fans and club not to get sucked into that in a negative way.

"Be realistic, yes – but there are a lot of games for us to try to win. With the attitude we showed, the togetherness and spirit, and if a few things go our way, we’ll get the results."

Topics: Everton, Premier League, Football

Rory O'Callaghan

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