David Moyes’s impressive return to Everton continued as his side secured a third consecutive Premier League victory with a dominant 4-0 win over relegation-threatened Leicester City at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.

The Toffees made a blistering start, taking the lead after just 10 seconds—the fastest goal in the club’s history—when Abdoulaye Doucouré latched onto Jordan Pickford’s pass and fired past Mads Hermansen.

Striker Beto, stepping into the starting XI in place of the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin, doubled Everton’s advantage just six minutes later. The Portuguese forward timed his curved run to perfection to meet a pinpoint pass from the ever-reliable James Tarkowski, finishing clinically into the bottom corner.

With the hosts three goals up before half-time, thanks to another Beto strike, Leicester were left with a mountain to climb. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Foxes struggled to mount any real challenge, and the second half became little more than a formality.

Iliman Ndiaye added a fourth goal in the final minute, rounding off a commanding display from Moyes’s men and sending Everton fans home with renewed optimism about the season ahead.

Everton Pull Clear as Leicester Struggle

Despite the heavy defeat, Leicester remain one point above the relegation zone, their 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur last month proving crucial to their survival hopes. However, Everton have now climbed nine points clear of the Foxes and will be aiming to push even further up the table.

Moyes’s return has been transformative for Everton, who have taken maximum points from their last three matches following their defeat to Aston Villa last month. The Toffees have now scored eight goals in that period—a stark contrast to their struggles under Sean Dyche, where they failed to win any of their final five league matches and managed just one goal in that run.

With an additional nine points on the board, Everton’s position in the league looks far healthier at the start of February than it did just three weeks ago. They now sit above Tottenham ahead of Spurs’ clash with Brentford on Sunday.

For Leicester, their triumph over Spurs increasingly appears to have been an exception in what has been a disastrous campaign. Saturday’s thrashing means they have now won just once in their last nine Premier League outings.

Van Nistelrooy’s side remain in 17th place, with the battle for survival shaping up as a three-way fight between the Foxes, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Ipswich Town.

Key Moments from Everton's Victory

Doucouré scores after just 10 seconds!

From kick-off, Jordan Pickford plays the ball forward, and Doucouré seizes control at the edge of the 18-yard box before bursting through Leicester’s defence and slotting into the bottom-left corner.

Beto doubles Everton’s lead on six minutes!

James Tarkowski delivers a perfectly weighted long ball, which Beto meets with a well-timed run before finishing coolly into the bottom-left corner from the right side of the box.

Beto strikes again just before half-time!

James Garner splits the Leicester defence with a precise through ball, allowing Beto to finish into the bottom-right corner without breaking stride.

Ndiaye seals the win in the 90th minute!

The forward capitalises on a defensive lapse, stealing the ball at the edge of the area before driving towards goal and calmly placing his shot past the goalkeeper.

Beto Shines on His Return to the Starting XI

With a brace on his return to the line-up, Beto played a decisive role in Everton’s victory, building on Doucouré’s early opener and effectively ending the contest with his second goal before half-time.

The striker posed a constant threat, making intelligent runs behind a fragile Leicester defence that struggled to cope with Everton’s incisive passing. Tarkowski and Garner, in particular, played key roles in setting up Beto’s goals, as the Toffees delivered a clinical and commanding performance.

Match Stats: Everton vs Leicester City

• Possession: Everton 47% – 53% Leicester City

• Shots: Everton 13 – 9 Leicester City

• Shots on target: Everton 7 – 1 Leicester City

• Corners: Everton 5 – 6 Leicester City

• Fouls: Everton 7 – 13 Leicester City

What’s Next?

Moyes’s high-flying Everton will host Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth next Saturday in an eagerly anticipated FA Cup tie. Meanwhile, Van Nistelrooy faces an emotional return to Old Trafford as his struggling Leicester side take on Manchester United on Friday.