Neal Maupay delivered the cutting edge Goodison so desperately craves, to give Everton an important first Premier League victory.
And in doing so, the goal against West Ham for the £12m signing ended his own worrying drought, which has seen him go 12 matches without a goal in the top flight.
It was a brilliant second half strike that relieved the anxiety of the Blues faithful, who have seen Frank Lampard’s side produce some decent performances this season, without the points to match.
