How we rated the Irons at Everton

Hugh hands out the marks on a great day for the Irons

Fabianski: Can’t get over how good this guy is at £7 million. Some want to fault him for the goal. Not me and more saves out of top drawer 8

Zaba: Took a yellow for the cause as Bernard broke away but he was solid and on the case apart from that. Good performance as usual 7

Balbuena: Got his head in at dangerous situations, plays the ball out well – he and Diop are looking loads better together 7

Diop: Always on the case and tight marked the strikers (such as they were ) throughout. His face was a picture at the end – well played young man 7

Masuaku: No easy job with Walcott on the case today but did well defensively and offensively. Very decent performance 7

Noble: Typical mix of leadership, much energy, the odd misplaced pass and free kick winning. No complaints at all 7  

Rice: Magnificent, mobile, athletic, great energy and some lovely passing – not much else you can ask for 9

Obiang: Didn’t see too much of him which was good because he did a nice solid job in the middle of a well balanced side 7

Yarmolenko: Two goals on his first start – the second an absolute beauty. Great trickery and step overs. Everton hated him 9

Anderson: A lot of goof stuff in there today – still adjusting his game and playing some great balls through and across but I reckon there must be more to come 8.5

Arnie: No words of mine will do the man justice. Everton defence had a nightmare, one totally unselfish assist, a great goal at the end of a marvelous move – he was sensational 10

SUBS

Sanchez: Uncertain and unsteady – not a great day 5

Snodgrass: Energetic and determined to make his presence felt 7

Antonio: Did nothing wrong at all and showed game management skills towards the end 7