Bournemouth 4-1 Everton: Pressure mounts on Frank Lampard as Toffees slip to heavy Carabao Cup loss to make it five defeats in their last seven matches, with Lowe, Stanislas, Marcondes and Anthony all on target for hosts

First blood to Bournemouth in their quick-fire double-header against Everton.

Saturday’s league meeting is the bigger priority for the two sides separated by just a point and occupying the two places just outside the relegation zone.

That was underlined by the combined 20 changes they made.

But after four defeats in a row a win any win was welcome for Gary O’Neil as his side proved they can hold onto a two-goal lead at the third attempt.

Whether popular caretaker O’Neil is in charge to lead Bournemouth in the fourth round after the World Cup remains to be seen with American billionaire Bill Foley’s takeover nearing completion.