Monday, 24th March, 2014
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku wants his side to set higher standards by coming out victorious from their two upcoming away Premier League games.
The Toffees, who defeated Swansea City 3-2 at the weekend with Lukaku scoring once, will next play Newcastle United at St. James' Park tomorrow before locking horns with Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday.
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And the Belgian international was pleased to help his side secure all three against Swansea, ahead of their two away fixtures.
Lukaku, who admitted that the Swans were tough opponents at Goodison Park, further underlined Everton’s intention of grabbing the full points against Newcastle and Fulham.
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"I am happy to contribute to the team", he told Everton’s official site.
"It was a big win against a difficult opponent. Every game in the league is difficult but we managed to win and it's on to a new challenge now.
"We want to get an away win again. We have two away games we can win and set our standards a bit higher."
Everton are currently sixth in the Premier League standings with 54 points from 29 games.
Roberto Martinez’s side defeated Newcastle and Fulham 3-2 and 4-1 respectively in the corresponding fixtures at Goodison Park.
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