Everton 1 point off Premier League top spot
The Blues are in fifth place after beating Norwich 2-nil
Everton are just a point off the top of the Premier League, after their 2-nil win over Norwich City yesterday (25th September).
They're fifth on goal difference, after maintaining their good start.
Rafa Benitez has become the first Everton manager to claim victory in their opening three home matches of a top flight season for 32 years.
He said: "I like to win. Whether it's a record or not I like to win every game. They told me a long time ago. I'm happy for that because it means we're doing something right.
Andros Townsend scored his fourth goal of the season to put Everton in front on 29 minutes and a crisp finish from Abdoulaye Doucoure with 13 minutes remaining settled the outcome.
“When you play against a team that plays good football, you have to be sure you are organised and aggressive enough – we were and got three points and that is the most important thing,” said Benitez.
“All the team is working really hard and doing well.
“These players Townsend and Gray know how we want to play, so it is easier to bed them in.
“They cannot do everything without the others on the pitch and the ones we are missing.
“We are creating a good team spirit and, hopefully, with the players coming back, the big names scoring goals, the team will be stronger."