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Everton were second best, says Koeman

Everton's lacklustre display in the 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth left a lot to be desired for Ronald Koeman.

Ronald Koeman has conceded that Everton were by far the poorer side in their 1-0 defeat to Bournemouth.

Junior Stanislas' wonderfully despatched strike midway through the first half was enough to hand Eddie Howe's side the points at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, bringing an end to Everton's unbeaten Premier League start under Koeman.

And the former Southampton manager, whose side slumped out of the EFL Cup in midweek with a 2-0 home reverse at the hands of Norwich City, believes Everton paid for a sluggish start.