Arteta: Toffees up for the cup

15 February 2009 17:20
James Milner's penalty cancelled out Jack Rodwell's opener before Arteta's spot-kick and Tim Cahill's tap-in sealed the win.[LNB]The Spaniard believes the Toffees have what it takes to lift the trophy and said the win was all the more remarkable given the injuries and suspensions that had ravaged the Everton squad prior to the match.[LNB]"We were struggling to put our first XI out with all the injuries and the suspensions but the spirit was incredible today," he told Setanta Sports 1.[LNB]"We stepped up another gear and we are through. It is a massive game after the Liverpool win (in the previous round) but now we want to keep going.[LNB]"This is the only way we can win a trophy with Everton and we have a chance if we can keep on playing like we have for the last few months."[LNB]After scoring Everton's third, Cahill pointed to the black armband he was wearing as a sign of respect to those who have been affected by the bushfires that have ravaged his native Australia this week.[LNB]"I dedicated the goal to the people who have lost their lives in Australia in the bush fires," he said.[LNB]"It has affected all the Australian national team and puts everything into perspective. I'm just really happy I can put something back."[LNB]He added: "This is a massive a win for us. This is what we play for. People say finishing inside the top four is a big task but this cup is amazing and we want to achieve something special."[LNB]Everton boss David Moyes praised the performance of his injury-hit side, but admits a lot of luck will be required if the Toffees are to go all the way.[LNB]"I thought the boys did an excellent job today," he said.[LNB]"I thought it was a good all-round performance from the team today. I was worried about how it would turn out with the absence of Steven Pienaar and Marouane Fellaini, but it turned out well in the end and the players deserved it[LNB]"Victor Anichebe did well and Jack Rodwell shone again. He showed what he can do so overall I'm very pleased to get through."[LNB]The Scot added: "I'd love to say we can win it, but we need a bit of luck.[LNB]"We'd need good luck and a home draw.[LNB]"We have had to knock out a couple of wins against big teams so let's hope we get a decent draw.[LNB]"We want to play at Goodison in the next round. We are coming into form here at and if we can continue that then we will be a match for most teams at home."[LNB]Stiliyan Petrov handled the ball on the line just before Rodwell's goal and Moyes believes referee Martin Atkinson should have sent the midfielder off.[LNB]"It was a deliberate handball on the line," Moyes said.[LNB]"I've never known anything but a sending-off for such a foul so he should have been sent off in my eyes.[LNB]"Any player knows that if they stop the ball on the line then they know they are going to get sent off."[LNB][LNB]

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