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Your support makes all the difference.A resurgent Everton beat Bournemouth 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday to snap a four-match losing run at Goodison Park and claim their first home victory of the season.
Everton were dominant right from the kickoff and were gifted an early lead when Illia Zabarnyi slipped and James Garner pounced to fire home, before Jack Harrison made it 2-0 with a composed finish from outside the box.
Boos echoed around the ground after a 2-1 defeat by Luton Town last week, but the Everton fans cheered as they led at the break for the first time this season. Abdoulaye Doucoure then started and finished a move to make it 3-0 on the hour mark.
Bournemouth rarely threatened Jordan Pickford’s goal as Everton sealed the three points to move up to 15th while winless Bournemouth are in deep trouble in the relegation zone with three points from eight games.
Everton vs AFC Bournemouth
Following dangerous crosses from either side, McNeil sets up Garner to strike from the edge of the box, but the latter sees his shot blocked and Bournemouth launch a quick counter. At its end, Solanke nods straight at Pickford from near the penalty spot.
Everton vs AFC Bournemouth
From central midfield, Garner plays Harrison in down the right flank, but the latter's cross is overhit by some distance and Everton's latest attack comes to nothing.
Everton vs AFC Bournemouth
CLOSE! Really enjoying himself now, McNeil again makes the play, slipping a ball through to Calvert-Lewin, who then chips the ball over a fast-closing Neto but just wide of the left-hand post!
Everton vs AFC Bournemouth
Due to his complaints following Doucoure's goal, Neto is booked.
Everton vs AFC Bournemouth
McNeil skips away from Zabarnyi on the left, then delivers an inviting ball towards the near post: Doucoure meets it with a volley, but can't control it. Everton are all over their ailing opponents here, and they want more goals!
Everton vs AFC Bournemouth
Bringing down a dropping ball upfield, Calvert-Lewin does well to spin inside from the right side of the box, but his subsequent shot is sent spiralling over the crossbar.
Everton vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth are yet to test Pickford in the Everton goal, so Iraola seems to be readying another substitute near the touchline - perhaps more support for Solanke up front?
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