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Matt C Jones

Everton midfielder who was unfairly ridiculed can earn fresh start in new Frank Lampard plan

Given the instability that has underpinned Everton Football Club since the start of last season, it is perhaps no surprise that a number of striking statistics have emerged about the Blues.

One win in 15 Premier League games was a bad one - no need to dwell on that - as was the fact that only one outfield player started the last two Merseyside derby outings against Liverpool, which came just nine months apart.

But perhaps the most startling figure to emerge among many was the simplest one - one. That was the number of passes Everton midfielder Allan completed in the clash with Liverpool in April, a game in which the Toffees battled hard, defended gamely and eventually lost 2-0.

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