The 2006-07 campaign delivered a vital return to European football for Everton, as The Toffees, under manager David Moyes, clinched a strong 6th-place finish in the Premier League to secure a UEFA Cup spot. Leading the charge was the club-record signing Andrew Johnson, whose 11 crucial league goals anchored the attack, notably scoring a brace in the sensational 3-0 Merseyside derby victory over rivals Liverpool. The season, defined by the relentless performances of Player of the Season Mikel Arteta, successfully re-established Everton's place among the English elite and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.