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Everton 2-0 Sunderland: Romelu Lukaku equals Duncan Ferguson's record to down the Black Cats

Daily Mail | February 25, 2017

Related Topics: Romelu Lukaku, Everton F.C., David Moyes, Sunderland A.F.C., Duncan Ferguson, Premier League, Idrissa Gueye

Everton continued their remarkable unbeaten Premier League run with a 2-0 victory over strugglers Sunderland and former manager David Moyes.

The Toffees took the lead on the eve of half-time when Idrissa Gueye connected with a Tom Davies cross to slot home.

Star striker Romelu Lukaku added a second late on and his 60th league goal in club colours, equalling the record of decorated Toffees' legend Duncan Ferguson.

Report to follow

Romelu Lukaku chips the ball over Jordan Pickford to score his 60th Everton goal and equal the record of Duncan Ferguson
Romelu Lukaku chips the ball over Jordan Pickford to score his 60th Everton goal and equal the record of Duncan Ferguson
The big Belgian striker celebrates after adding the second goal of the afternoon for Everton and sealing all three points
The big Belgian striker celebrates after adding the second goal of the afternoon for Everton and sealing all three points
Midfielder Idrissa Gueye opens the scoring by latching onto a Tom Davies cross to lash an effort home
Midfielder Idrissa Gueye opens the scoring by latching onto a Tom Davies cross to lash an effort home
Gueye races off in celebration in animated fashion after bagging his first goal of the season
Gueye races off in celebration in animated fashion after bagging his first goal of the season
Gueye is mobbed by jubilant team-mates at Goodison after breaking the deadlock against the Black Cats
Gueye is mobbed by jubilant team-mates at Goodison after breaking the deadlock against the Black Cats
Youngster Tom Davies (R) goes in for a battle of strength with Sunderland's veteran defender and club captain John O'Shea
Youngster Tom Davies (R) goes in for a battle of strength with Sunderland's veteran defender and club captain John O'Shea
Oviedo (L) and Ross Barkley both brace as they crunch into a 50/50 aerial challengeu00a0
Oviedo (L) and Ross Barkley both brace as they crunch into a 50/50 aerial challenge
Former Everton man Darron Gibson is shown a yellow card by referee Stuart Attwell upon his return to Goodison Park
Former Everton man Darron Gibson is shown a yellow card by referee Stuart Attwell upon his return to Goodison Park
A Toffees fan sporting a retro club shirt gestures after a decision was given against the home team
A Toffees fan sporting a retro club shirt gestures after a decision was given against the home team
The Sunderland players can only look on as Lukaku slides in narrowly too late as Everton stage an attack
The Sunderland players can only look on as Lukaku slides in narrowly too late as Everton stage an attack
Toffees full-back Seamus Coleman (L) is put under pressure by former Everton man Bryan Oviedou00a0
Toffees full-back Seamus Coleman (L) is put under pressure by former Everton man Bryan Oviedo
Former Everton manager David Moyes signs autographs for fans upon his return to Goodison Park
Former Everton manager David Moyes signs autographs for fans upon his return to Goodison Park
Jermain Defoe walked out with young Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery who was one of the club's mascots for the clash
Jermain Defoe walked out with young Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery who was one of the club's mascots for the clash
The terminally ill youngster waves to the Goodison crowd while being held by the Black Cats' star striker Defoe
The terminally ill youngster waves to the Goodison crowd while being held by the Black Cats' star striker Defoe
Everton fans hold aloft a supportive banner for a cancer awareness campaign fundraiser prior to kick-off
Everton fans hold aloft a supportive banner for a cancer awareness campaign fundraiser prior to kick-off
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