Everton gave their Premier League survival hopes a huge boost after they stunned Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex.
Without a win in their last seven games, the Blues claimed a 4-1 victory over Roberto De Zerbi’s side. Abdoulaye Doucoure opened the scoring inside the opening 34 seconds when he fired home Dominic Calvert-Lewin's low cross, before the midfielder added a second when he finished a counter-attacking move.
Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele then turned the ball into his own net for number three 10 minutes before the interval. Sean Dyche’s side were forced to withstand a lot of pressure in the opening stages of the second half, but they added a fourth when McNeil raced clear before finishing into the empty net.
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Alexis Mac Allister then reduced the arrears before McNeil completed the rout in stoppage time. Our Everton reporter, Chris Beesley, has already delivered his Everton player ratings, and now it is your turn to rate Dyche’s side.
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The Blues return to action on Sunday when they welcome league leaders Manchester City to Goodison Park.
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