Frank Lampard had been hoping Cristiano Ronaldo would score the 700th goal of his club career before Everton faced Manchester United because he "could feel" what might otherwise come.
The Blues boss said he had followed the Red Devils' encounter with Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League on Thursday, thinking it might be helpful for the Portugal international to reach the milestone then.
But the 37-year-old failed to score in midweek and instead hit the landmark at Goodison Park on Sunday after coming on for Anthony Martial in the first half. The goal proved decisive a s United held out for a 2-1 win and ended Everton's six game unbeaten streak in the Premier League.
