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Everton's woes on the road continued on Sunday with a defeat to Bournemouth, as Eddie Howe's men ran out 3-1 winners on the south coast.

The Toffees enjoyed 59% possession but were able to conjure just five shots on target, and it was a familiar feeling for the defence and Marco Silva as the Cherries scored from two set-pieces.

No side has conceded more from set-pieces than Everton in the Premier League since the start of last season, with 16 goals in 2018/19, and three goals so far this term.

Despite the defeat, there were some positives to take. Everton looked comfortable in possession for large parts against a Bournemouth side whose average of 359.4 passes per game shows they like to keep the ball.

A first goal of the season for Dominic Calvert-Lewin should be a big confidence boost for the striker, too.

His contribution was positive for Marco Silva, whose trust in the 22-year-old was repaid with an equaliser.

However, it was at the other end of the pitch where his team let him down, and not for the first time this campaign. The Toffees have now conceded seven goals in their last three games.

After falling behind for a second time the Portuguese brought on more attacking flair, but it was too little too late.

Everton had chances to claw one back, with Alex Iwobi coming closest in what would have been his third goal in three games, but it instead ended up a frustrating afternoon for the visitors.

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Everton may have picked up their first away goal of 2019/20, but it is now three defeats on the road. Such inconsistency is likely to hinder their hopes of breaking into the top six but they will look to get back to winning ways with the visit of Sheffield United to Goodison Park on Saturday.

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