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Everton hit the self-destruct button at home again

Jake O’Brien was sent off for Everton
Jake O’Brien was sent off for Everton (Peter Byrne/PA Wire)
  • Everton suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth at the Hill-Dickinson Stadium, extending their poor home record.
  • Iliman Ndiaye scored a first-half penalty for Everton, his fifth league goal of the season, after Rayan conceded the spot-kick.
  • Bournemouth turned the game around in a chaotic eight-minute spell in the second half, with goals from Rayan and Amine Adli.
  • Everton's defeat was exacerbated by two glaring misses from Thierno Barry and a straight red card for Jake O’Brien.
  • The loss means Everton have secured only one home victory since 8th November, making European football prospects improbable.
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