Overview
- An own goal by Nikola Milenkovic after 83 seconds put Everton in front, Thierno Barry struck on the stroke of half-time, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall added a third.
- Sean Dyche kept the same XI that won at Wolves in midweek, then made three changes at half-time after a poor first half.
- Ryan Yates came on at the break but exited around the 62nd minute with a knock, adding to Forest’s fitness concerns.
- Centre-back Murillo missed out again as he continues to recover from a hamstring problem and a virus.
- David Moyes’ Everton recorded a fourth win in five league games and climbed the table with a confident home performance.