Everton cemented their status in the top six with an easy win over Blackburn Rovers at Goodison Park, avenging a 1-0 loss in the reserve fixture on the first day of the season. Then, Everton dominated but lost through a Nikola Kalinic strike, but there'd be no such story here. Leon Osman waited until the second half to get the hosts on the scoresheet, but his low short from a short corner was well worth the wait, and then Leighton Baines doubled the lead from the penalty spot after Seamus Coleman was fouled by Phil Jones in the 75th minute, and the match would finish 2-0.
Everton Vs. Blackburn Rovers: Leon Osman Leads Toffees To Win
The goals helped David Moyes and Everton fans forget a wasteful first half performance, the three points keeping them within touching distance of Lvierpool in sixth place (they're just one point behind their rivals, although Liverpool have a game in hand). Meanwhile, Blackburn are going to have to be looking very closely at the relegation zone. They're now just one point ahead of Wigan, who entered the day in last place, and in major danger of failing to escape the drop.
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