Everton Stun Leicester with Early Blitz to Secure Crucial Win

Everton delivered a stunning first-half performance to overpower Leicester City 4-0 at Goodison Park, moving 10 points clear of the relegation zone and deepening the Foxes’ struggles near the bottom of the Premier League table.

The Toffees made a dream start with Abdoulaye Doucoure netting after just 10.18 seconds—Everton’s fastest-ever goal and the fourth quickest in Premier League history. The midfielder capitalized on a long punt from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, finishing coolly past Mads Hermansen.

Leicester’s defensive woes continued moments later when Beto ran onto James Tarkowski’s through ball and calmly slotted home, doubling Everton’s advantage within six minutes. The visitors were completely out of sorts, narrowly escaping a third goal when Jake O’Brien’s close-range finish was ruled offside after 20 minutes.

The hosts effectively ended the contest before halftime as James Garner’s precise pass cut through Leicester’s defense, allowing Beto to finish clinically for his second goal of the game.

Everton maintained control after the break, comfortably seeing out the match before adding a fourth in the closing stages. Iliman Ndiaye completed the rout with a composed finish, securing a third consecutive victory for the Toffees and pushing Leicester closer to the danger zone.