Marco Silva insists he has no interest in affecting the title race ahead of Manchester City‘s visit to Everton on Wednesday night.
The Toffees could do arch rivals and Premier League leaders Liverpool a big favour by taking points off City.
But Everton boss Silva, who is under pressure after a run of six defeats in nine league games, said: “It is not for us to look to that (title) fight. We know what is our fight.
“For sure our fans want our team to win the game. That is the most important thing.
“It is not just two teams fighting for the title. There are many games to play. Nothing will be decided tomorrow in our game against City.
“We have to look to ourselves and what our aim is for the match.
“Nothing changes. Even if you didn’t achieve and win the last home match nothing changed from the first moment we told you what our goal is.”
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City will reclaim top spot in the Premier League on goal difference if they beat struggling Everton.
The visit of Pep Guardiola’s men is the start of a daunting run of home games against Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.
Silva added: “It is the reality for us.
“We don’t look for what will happen in the next five or six games, it will be tough and so it doesn’t make sense if you are looking to them and are scared of something.
“We have to look at ourselves and what we do different and better.
“We have to improve on what we did last game because if we don’t improve it won’t be difficult for them (City).”
Everton are five points off a Europa League place after winning just three times in 12 league games.
Guardiola feels people have been too quick to jump on Silva’s back in his first season at Goodison Park.
He said: “People don’t know how difficult it is to create teams.
“People believe by buying three or four players with a new manager and everything is perfect immediately. It takes time.
“My advice, if they believe in him they have to move forward with him. It’s difficult to create and build something.”