Nigeria international Alex Iwobi bagged an assist as Everton trashed Brighton 4-2 in their Premier League tie at Goodison Park.
Carlo Ancelotti brought in Iwobi as a 25th-minute substitute to replace Richarlison who is feared to have cupped a suspected ankle injury.
Iwobi did not disappoint as he provided the assist for Everton’s third goal which effectively saw them secure their fourth straight victory in the League and seventh across all competition this season.
It is 51 years since Everton last won their opening four league games. This was arguably the most impressive so far.
7 – For only a second time in the clubs history, Everton have won their opening seven games of a season in all competitions (previously in 1894-95), whilst they have won seven consecutive matches for the first time since April 1987. Transformed. #EVEBHA pic.twitter.com/njTlRIYleH
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The former Arsenal star will hope his performance in Saturday’s game will help his chances in Ancelotti’s subsequent selections even though it was Colombian forward James Rodriguez that grabbed the headlines; with his brace that has shot Everton back to the top spot on the Premier League log.
2 – James Rodríguez has scored 2+ goals in a league game for the first time since March 2019, when he netted a hat-trick for Bayern Munich against 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga. Arrived. #EVEBHA pic.twitter.com/YmSH0LAXbE
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Yerry Mina got a goal while Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who was called up to the England squad this week was also on target for his sixth goal of the season.
