It was by no means as comprehensive as Everton's previous trip to Highbury Stadium in 2020, but there can only be positives to take from Frank Lampard's side securing a 1-0 victory over Fleetwood Town on Tuesday evening.
Now into the third round of the Carabao Cup, the Blues will hope to progress deep into the competition as the club's search for silverware goes on. Demarai Gray's first half strike proved to be the difference between the sides, with the hosts unable to issue a response after the break.
Much of the talk heading into the game had centred around Anthony Gordon, though the 21-year-old was forced to settle for a place on the substitutes' bench as his future remains in doubt.
