Abdoulaye Doucouré’s lightning-fast goal set the tone for a dominant Everton display as they cruised to victory over Leicester at Goodison Park. The result marked a third consecutive league win under their new manager, David Moyes, who has transformed the team’s fortunes since taking over. In just four matches, Moyes has secured as many league victories as his predecessor managed in 19 games.
An explosive start saw Everton take the lead in just 10.18 seconds—the fastest goal ever scored at Goodison Park and the fourth-fastest in Premier League history. The goal came straight from kickoff, as Jordan Pickford launched a long ball forward, Beto held off Boubakary Soumaré, and Doucouré raced through Leicester’s fragile defense to slot home past Mads Hermansen.
Leicester’s backline was exposed again minutes later. A pinpoint pass from James Tarkowski split the defense, allowing Beto to sprint through and beat the keeper with a composed finish. The visitors were shell-shocked, with Jamie Vardy visibly frustrated by the chaos unfolding at the back.
Everton’s dominance continued, with midfielder James Garner impressing on his return to the starting lineup. He dictated play with creativity and precision, while Beto led the line effectively in the absence of the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The duo combined brilliantly for the third goal, as Garner threaded another perfect ball through Leicester’s static defense, and Beto calmly found the bottom corner to give Everton a commanding 3-0 lead at the break.
Leicester struggled to muster any response, managing just one shot on target—an easy save for Pickford from substitute Patson Daka in the 73rd minute. Everton, meanwhile, had further chances to extend their lead. Jake O’Brien had a goal ruled out for offside, while Beto appeared to be fouled in the box without winning a penalty. A Garner cross also deflected off a post, adding to Leicester’s woes.
The home side eventually found a fourth through Iliman Ndiaye, who capitalized on a defensive mix-up between Wout Faes and Caleb Okoli. Ndiaye’s confident finish underlined the growing belief and composure within the Everton squad since Moyes’s arrival.
With another emphatic victory, Everton edged closer to Premier League safety, pulling further away from the relegation zone. Leicester, on the other hand, were left reeling from a performance that exposed their defensive frailties, making their own battle for survival even more difficult.
