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Brentford 1-0 Everton - Ivan Toney piles more pain onto Rafa Benitez after VAR hands hosts an early penalty to continue Toffees' awful run of form

The away end's banner said it all. 'We demand nil satis nisi optimum,' it read, referring to the Everton motto. 'It's about time our club did too.'

Those with a GCSE in Latin may recall how that phrase translates to 'nothing but the best is good enough'. Right now, Everton are at their worst.

Supporters aren't happy. They haven't seen their side win since September 25, with this trip to the Brentford Community Stadium resulting in their seventh outing without victory.

Thomas Frank's Brentford side secured a valuable three points with a 1-0 win against Everton

At full time, the players stood with hands on hips. As captain Seamus Coleman led the team towards the travelling fans to thank them for coming, they were greeted by V signs.