Everton scored goals early, middle and late, and made it look rather easy as they beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday.

Thierno Barry ends his long wait for a first Everton goal as the Toffees beat Nottingham Forest to move up to fifth in the.

A series of enforced changes from manager David Moyes resulted in a team that played with more balance and creativity

Preview the matchup between Everton FC and Nottingham Forest with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

On the face of it, a sense of symmetry underpinned Everton against Nottingham Forest. Two sides with equal form, equal injury issues and with two pragmatic managers in either dugout. What transpired, however, was far from balanced.

The versatile James Garner’s deal expires at the end of the season, but Everton have an option to extend his contract for a further year. The club are set to offer the 24-year-old midfielder fresh terms in the near future.

When Forest were last on Merseyside a fortnight ago they embarrassed Liverpool at Anfield but on their return they were left red-faced on a particularly painful afternoon for Dyche who, despite twice saving the club from relegation amid financial troubles and points deductions, never won over fans.

Nottingham Forest should face sanctions after surrounding referee Chris Kavanagh during the 3-0 defeat to Everton.