Everton player ratings as Michael Keane and three others superb in Burnley win
Everton cruised to a fourth consecutive win in the Premier League as they defeated Burnley 2-0 on manager Sean Dyche’s first return to Turf Moor, where he was in charge for nine-and-a-half years.
Amadou Onana headed the Blues in front from Dwight McNeil’s corner kick 19 minutes into the contest and the visitors doubled their lead six minutes later when former Claret Michael Keane fired into the net at the second time of asking.
Despite top scorer Abdoulaye Doucoure going off at half-time, Everton kept Vincent Kompany’s side at arm’s length after the break to move themselves seven points clear of the relegation zone and above Nottingham Forest.
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And here's how we rated the Blues.
Jordan Pickford 7
Hardly had a save to make for over an hour but started the move for Everton’s second goal with a well-struck free-kick upfield and then showed his class when called upon to palm away an effort from Zeki Amdouni.
Nathan Patterson 7
In for the injured Ashley Young, he defended diligently after a couple of impressive substitute appearances and was also an outlet going forward at times, picking out Calvert-Lewin for his early headed chance with an inviting cross.
Ben Godfrey 7
Making his first Premier League start of the season and operating as a third centre-back, he shook off the rust effectively to put in a measured display, making a crucial interception at full stretch to deny Zeki Amdouni in first half stoppage time.
Michael Keane 8
Recalled to face his former club because of Jarrad Branthwaite’s suspension and
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