Supporters at Goodison Park enjoyed a thrilling afternoon of Premier League action at Goodison Park as Everton moved to within two points of 6th placed Manchester United in the league table.An incredible nine goals were scored across the ninety minutes as the Toffess ran out 6-3 winners against Bournemouth.Everton fans enjoyed goals from James McCarthy and Ross Barkley but it was Romelu Lukaku’s incredible four goal haul that had everyone on their feet. The Belgian attacker had a phenomenal day, one of the greatest performances of his entire career so far.As shown in this stat from Squawka, he ended the afternoon as the Premier League’s top goalscorer this season so far. That’s no mean feat considering he was fifth in the standings when the game kicked off.
Bournemouth just couldn’t handle his pace, strength or skill as he singlehandedly kept the Cherries at arms length despite a spirited showing from Eddie Howe’s men.
Everton were dominant from start to finish and the day got off to the perfect start as this stat from Opta shows.
From that point on, Ronald Koeman’s side didn’t looking losing and really put Bournemouth to the sword in a clinical, attacking display.
Everton fans will now be hoping can carry his form into next week’s clash away to Middlesbrough as they set their sights on a European position come the end of the season.
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