Everton have won three out of their last four games in the Premier League after beating Bournemouth 1-0 last night.
David Moyes’ side were excellent from start to finish and looked like a side very much capable of qualifying for Europe.
Victory for Everton lifts them into the top half of the table, level on points with fierce Merseyside rivals Liverpool.
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was outstanding in the middle of the park and was many supporters’ Man of the Match.
Dewsbury-Hall spoke to the media after the game and actually tipped a surprise Toffees star to go right to the very top after being left really impressed by his performance.
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall tips Jake O’Brien to go right to the top
Tim Iroegbunam had a really good game against Bournemouth, and so too did Carlos Alcaraz. There were so many players to pick from for the Man of the Match award.
But, speaking post-match, Dewsbury-Hall was keen to put the spotlight on Jake O’Brien and tipped him to become a top centre-back in the future.
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“Jake’s got all the attributes to be a top centre-back,” the Everton midfielder admitted.
“He’s quick, he’s strong, he’s aggressive. He’s been doing a job at right-back for us. It’s not his natural position and I think you can see when he’s probably in his more natural position, he can be very dominant.”
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“Since I have come back, only Arsenal have won more games than us (away). They (the fans) have been pretty happy.”
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O’Brien was finally able to operate in his best position and proved exactly why he was so highly rated at Lyon.
The Republic of Ireland international looked twice the player than what he’s been able to show at right back.
Michael Keane will struggle to get back in
O’Brien’s position change came due to Michael Keane’s injury, which Moyes seemed to suggest isn’t anything serious.
“He had a little bit of an injury going into the Newcastle game and played but unfortunately he couldn’t make this one, so we’ve had to make a change,” the 62-year-old explained.
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Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam vs Bournemouth.
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When Keane is back from the sidelines, he’ll probably struggle to get back in ahead of O’Brien, as harsh as that is.
O’Brien’s recovery pace, which was on show against one of the best wingers (Antoine Semenyo) in the league last night, is something Everton really lack when Keane starts.
So, Moyes has a really tough decision to make ahead of the Nottingham Forest clash this weekend, if indeed Keane is available for selection.
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