Lampard secures first Premier League win as Everton manager
Everton boosted their bid for Premier League survival with a vital 3-0 win against Leeds on Saturday.
FULL-TIME Everton 3-0 Leeds
Frank Lampard picks up his first #PL win as Everton boss thanks to goals from Coleman, Keane and Gordon#EVELEE pic.twitter.com/ekwvX4U65n
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 12, 2022
At Goodison Park, Everton moved five points clear of the relegation zone with their first top-flight win under Frank Lampard.
🗣 | "I was really proud of the performance. I felt it in the dressing room before the game, but you never know. They absolutely delivered."
Frank Lampard's thoughts on #EVELEE: pic.twitter.com/75qsXrD4T1
— Everton (@Everton) February 12, 2022
Lampard’s side, who beat Brentford in the FA Cup in their new manager’s debut, took the lead in the 10th minute when Seamus Coleman met Donny van de Beek’s cross with a close-range header.
Sixty grand, sixty grand, Seamus Coleman! 💙 pic.twitter.com/4wXIpIZ9uF
— Everton (@Everton) February 12, 2022
It was Coleman’s first goal in 80 games in all competitions stretching back to 2019.
That landmark moment was followed by another rare goalscorer as Everton defender Michael Keane headed in from Anthony Gordon’s 23rd minute corner for just his second goal this term.
Is right, @michaelkeane04! 💪 pic.twitter.com/SJwpreS6G0
— Everton (@Everton) February 12, 2022
After suffering a damaging defeat at relegation rivals Newcastle in his first league game in charge, former Chelsea boss Lampard was able to celebrate three valuable points when Gordon got the final touch on Richarlison’s shot in the 78th minute.
Sorry, @richarlison97. Our third goal has been credited to @anthonygordon.
But you already knew that, didn't you, Ant? 😎 pic.twitter.com/wYrExmsKUh
— Everton (@Everton) February 12, 2022
Leeds are only one point above Everton after a third successive game without a win.