Everton produced a commanding performance on Saturday and beat Nottingham Forest 3–0, with Iliman Ndiaye creating the decisive assist in a one-sided contest.
The Toffees climbed to fifth place in the Premier League after securing their seventh victory of the campaign.
Everton set the tone immediately and controlled the match with confidence and intensity.
Nottingham Forest never settled, and Sean Dyche, who returned to face his former club, watched his side struggle from the opening minutes.
The Forest manager, dismissed by Everton in January 2025, tried to rally his players, but the home team dictated the tempo from start to finish.
David Moyes’ side struck early. Everton opened the scoring in the second minute when Nikola Milenković headed a Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall cross into his own net.
The goal energised the home supporters and allowed Everton to sharpen their attacking rhythm even further.
Ndiaye then produced a moment of quality just before the break.
The Senegalese forward carried the ball with purpose, spotted Thierno Barry’s movement and delivered a precise pass that Barry converted in first-half stoppage time.
The striker celebrated with relief as he ended his difficult run in front of goal, and Everton entered halftime with a deserved two-goal advantage.
The home side continued to control the match in the second half. Forest pushed forward with more urgency, but Everton maintained discipline at the back and created the clearer chances.
Dewsbury-Hall capped off his impressive display by scoring Everton’s third goal in the 80th minute, sealing a victory that reflected the balance of play.
The win moved Everton into fifth place as they awaited results from the remaining fixtures of the Premier League’s 15th round.
Ndiaye’s influence, Barry’s breakthrough and the team’s overall cohesion offered Everton supporters another encouraging performance in a season that continues to build momentum.
