• EVERTON RATINGS: Jordan Pickford, 7 -- Provided decent distribution for his side and wasn’t massively tested by Burnley - although he did get away with a few small errors. Getty Images
    EVERTON RATINGS: Jordan Pickford, 7 -- Provided decent distribution for his side and wasn’t massively tested by Burnley - although he did get away with a few small errors. Getty Images
  • Yerry Mina, 6 -- Was consistently left to chase shadows and managed to play Burnley onside for their only goal of the game. Getty Images
    Yerry Mina, 6 -- Was consistently left to chase shadows and managed to play Burnley onside for their only goal of the game. Getty Images
  • Ben Godfrey, 7 -- The 23-year-old showcased good positional play and strong instincts on a night that saw him really return to form. Getty Images
    Ben Godfrey, 7 -- The 23-year-old showcased good positional play and strong instincts on a night that saw him really return to form. Getty Images
  • Michael Keane, 7 -- After many calls for him to be substituted after a poor first half, Keane flicked home a lovely header to equalise for the hosts. Getty Images
    Michael Keane, 7 -- After many calls for him to be substituted after a poor first half, Keane flicked home a lovely header to equalise for the hosts. Getty Images
  • Seamus Coleman, 5 -- Didn’t look particularly confident whenever in possession and was somewhat caught napping for the Clarets’ opener. Getty Images
    Seamus Coleman, 5 -- Didn’t look particularly confident whenever in possession and was somewhat caught napping for the Clarets’ opener. Getty Images
  • Lucas Digne, 6 -- Everton’s star full-back needs to go back to the drawing board and really work on the efficiency of his crosses. Getty Images
    Lucas Digne, 6 -- Everton’s star full-back needs to go back to the drawing board and really work on the efficiency of his crosses. Getty Images
  • Allan, 6 -- The Brazilian was quiet at times but used his quick passing to gradually grow into the fixture as the evening went on. Getty Images
    Allan, 6 -- The Brazilian was quiet at times but used his quick passing to gradually grow into the fixture as the evening went on. Getty Images
  • Abdoulaye Doucouré, 7 -- While his end product and overall play may have been inconsistent, Doucoure’s performance will likely be remembered for his brilliant pass for the third goal. Getty Images
    Abdoulaye Doucouré, 7 -- While his end product and overall play may have been inconsistent, Doucoure’s performance will likely be remembered for his brilliant pass for the third goal. Getty Images
  • Andros Townsend, 8 -- The cross for Keane’s equaliser was good, but the long range screamer to give Everton the lead really was something special. Getty Images
    Andros Townsend, 8 -- The cross for Keane’s equaliser was good, but the long range screamer to give Everton the lead really was something special. Getty Images
  • Richarlison, 6 -- Looked frustrated to be coming off and understandably so after a night of physicality from the opposition and general indecision. Getty Images
    Richarlison, 6 -- Looked frustrated to be coming off and understandably so after a night of physicality from the opposition and general indecision. Getty Images
  • Demarai Gray, 7 -- The elegant and lively Gray was rewarded for his persistence with a cool finish to make it 3-1. Getty Images
    Demarai Gray, 7 -- The elegant and lively Gray was rewarded for his persistence with a cool finish to make it 3-1. Getty Images
  • SUB: Andre Gomes, 7 -- Missed a great chance of his own but ultimately played a pivotal role in pushing Everon forward into the final third. Getty Images
    SUB: Andre Gomes, 7 -- Missed a great chance of his own but ultimately played a pivotal role in pushing Everon forward into the final third. Getty Images
  • SUB: Salomon Rondon, N/A -- Looked active and fought for every ball, although he clearly needs more game time under his belt to really look like his old self. AFP
    SUB: Salomon Rondon, N/A -- Looked active and fought for every ball, although he clearly needs more game time under his belt to really look like his old self. AFP
  • SUB: Alex Iwobi, N/A -- Had a few nice passages of play and generally helped to keep the Toffees ticking in an attacking sense. Getty Images
    SUB: Alex Iwobi, N/A -- Had a few nice passages of play and generally helped to keep the Toffees ticking in an attacking sense. Getty Images
  • BURNLEY RATINGS: Nick Pope, 5 -- Produced a nice save to prevent Doucoure from scoring in the first half, and yet in the second, his defence let him down as he conceded three to the surging visitors. Getty Images
    BURNLEY RATINGS: Nick Pope, 5 -- Produced a nice save to prevent Doucoure from scoring in the first half, and yet in the second, his defence let him down as he conceded three to the surging visitors. Getty Images
  • Charlie Taylor, 5 -- Any lack of focus was made up for with the kind of “no nonsense” defensive approach we’ve all come to expect from Taylor. Getty Images
    Charlie Taylor, 5 -- Any lack of focus was made up for with the kind of “no nonsense” defensive approach we’ve all come to expect from Taylor. Getty Images
  • Ben Mee, 7 -- Stuck tight to his man for long spells and headed in the first goal of the game although he was part of a defensive breakdown once Everton scored. Getty Images
    Ben Mee, 7 -- Stuck tight to his man for long spells and headed in the first goal of the game although he was part of a defensive breakdown once Everton scored. Getty Images
  • James Tarkowski, 5 -- Could’ve done better positionally on a few goals and suffered from the real shift in momentum from the 60th minute onwards. Getty Images
    James Tarkowski, 5 -- Could’ve done better positionally on a few goals and suffered from the real shift in momentum from the 60th minute onwards. Getty Images
  • Matt Lowton, 4 -- Lost track of his discipline once the goals started flying in which was a shame given how committed he was to so many challenges. Getty Images
    Matt Lowton, 4 -- Lost track of his discipline once the goals started flying in which was a shame given how committed he was to so many challenges. Getty Images
  • Dwight McNeil, 6 -- Created space, had a wonderful work ethic and was always hunting down an opportunity to get a shot off. Getty Images
    Dwight McNeil, 6 -- Created space, had a wonderful work ethic and was always hunting down an opportunity to get a shot off. Getty Images
  • Ashley Westwood, 7 -- Made a string of really good decisions in the first half from forward play to great reactions, and it’s unfortunate the spine of the team came apart after half time.Getty Images
    Ashley Westwood, 7 -- Made a string of really good decisions in the first half from forward play to great reactions, and it’s unfortunate the spine of the team came apart after half time.Getty Images
  • Josh Brownhill, 5 -- Needed to be tighter to his man for Keane’s header and probably could’ve been more clinical with his finishing in the first half. Getty Images
    Josh Brownhill, 5 -- Needed to be tighter to his man for Keane’s header and probably could’ve been more clinical with his finishing in the first half. Getty Images
  • Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson, 6 -- The inactivity and silence in his game fell away early in the second half with a gorgeous cross to open the scoring.
    Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson, 6 -- The inactivity and silence in his game fell away early in the second half with a gorgeous cross to open the scoring.
  • Ashley Barnes, 5 -- Link-up play and being able to hold the ball up is all well and good, yet it doesn’t mean a whole lot when you can’t finish. Getty
    Ashley Barnes, 5 -- Link-up play and being able to hold the ball up is all well and good, yet it doesn’t mean a whole lot when you can’t finish. Getty
  • Chris Wood, 4 -- Should’ve made it 1-0 with a glancing header and after that, didn’t do a whole lot worth talking about. Reuters
    Chris Wood, 4 -- Should’ve made it 1-0 with a glancing header and after that, didn’t do a whole lot worth talking about. Reuters
  • SUB: Aaron Lennon, N/A -- Was unable to really disrupt the rhythm of the game in what proved to be an underwhelming cameo. Reuters
    SUB: Aaron Lennon, N/A -- Was unable to really disrupt the rhythm of the game in what proved to be an underwhelming cameo. Reuters
  • SUB: Matej Vydra, N/A -- Attempted to make space and move into good positions but didn’t have enough time to make a sustained impact. Getty
    SUB: Matej Vydra, N/A -- Attempted to make space and move into good positions but didn’t have enough time to make a sustained impact. Getty
  • SUB: Jay Rodriguez, N/A -- Barely got a sniff with Burnley being unable to claw their way back into the game from 3-1 down. Getty Images
    SUB: Jay Rodriguez, N/A -- Barely got a sniff with Burnley being unable to claw their way back into the game from 3-1 down. Getty Images

Everton v Burnley player ratings: Townsend 8, Gray 7; Wood 4, McNeil 6


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Everton struck three times in seven minutes in the second half as they came from a goal down to beat Burnley 3-1 and move level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester United at Goodison Park on Monday.

Ben Mee's header on his 200th Premier League appearance handed Burnley the lead in the 53rd minute but Everton's response was emphatic as the hosts came alive to claim their third league victory of the season.

Michael Keane headed Everton's equaliser in the 59th minute before Andros Townsend curled in a sensational left-footed finish to give Everton the lead -- his first league goal since joining on a free transfer from Crystal Palace.

Seconds later Demarai Gray went through all alone to slot home Everton's third goal to the delight of the home fans who had not liked what they had seen earlier.

Everton moved into fourth spot with 10 points from four games -- level on points with Liverpool, Chelsea and United.

Burnley had been the better side in the first half but they are still awaiting their first league win of the season and remain on one point in 18th place.

Updated: September 14, 2021, 6:14 AM