Well, this match will come as no surprise to anyone in one particular respect. It's clear for all to see that Everton are in desperate need of a striker.
Frank Lampard might have played that down somewhat in his pre-match press conference ahead of this clash, but he will know that his side can't go on like this for much longer. The Blues actually created a fair few opportunities against Nottingham Forest and ultimately on another day could have won quite comfortably if chances had fallen to the right players, or different decisions were made.
Demarai Gray eventually was the one who slotted the ball home very late on to spare the hosts' blushes against a spirited newly-promoted opponent, but that can't be allowed to paper over the cracks. And, let's be honest, those cracks are getting bigger every week.
