Everton continued their woeful start to the season as they narrowly fell 1-0 to Burnley at Goodison Park, according to the Telegraph. The Toffees, however, had several opportunities to take the lead but were ineffective in front of goal throughout the encounter. It was Jeff Hendrick that scored the decisive goal of the match. Consequently, the home loss now increased the pressure on Toffees boss Ronald Koeman ahead of the international break. The match outcome leaves Everton in sixteenth, just two points above the relegation zone, while Burnley scaled up to ninth spot with nine points.
Here's a summary of the match.
Everton outlook
Team's strength and weakness: Goalkeeper - Jordan Pickford (6.38). Defender - Cuco Martina (6.77), Michael Keane (7.65), Ashley Williams (seven points), Leighton Baines (6.39). Midfielder - Nikola Vlasic (6.09), Morgan Schneiderlin (6.28), Idrissa Gueye (6.40). Forward - Dominic Calvert-Lewin (6.47), Oumar Niasse (5.84), Gylfi Sigurdsson (6.76). Used substitutes - Sandro Ramírez (5.88), Tom Davies (6.21), Wayne Rooney (six points).
Team's strength and weakness: the Toffees were weak at scoring.
Style of play: Ronald Koeman's side held more possession on Burnley's half. They largely launched attacks through the center midfield, favored long crosses and long range shots.
Burnley outlook
Starting XI and individual performance points: Goalkeeper - Nick Pope (7.83). Defender - Matthew Lowton (7.39), James Tarkowski (7.89), Ben Mee (8.20), Stephen Ward (7.83). Midfielder - Robbie Brady (6.57), Steven Defour (6.54), Jack Cork (7.62), Scott Arfield (6.71), Jeff Hendrick (7.56). Forward - Chris Wood (7.32).
Used substitutes - Ashley Barnes (six points).
Team's strength and weakness: Sean Dyche's side often stole the ball from Everton players and went on to create goal scoring opportunities through individual efforts. However, they often lost possession.
Style of play: Burnley attacked through the left wing, favored long balls and long thrusts.
Man of the Match
No doubt, attacking midfielder Jeff Hendrick was the hero of the match. Hendrick scored the encounter decisive goal, earning Burnley the crucial win on the road. He completed a total of thirty-five touches in the match.
Scheduled Week 8 matches for both teams
Burnley will take on West Ham United on Saturday 14 October. The following day, struggling Everton will face Brighton on the road.
