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Comedy defending, a never-ending cycle of injuries and a bargain bin summer have left Rafa Benitez on a slippery slope at Everton after three straight defeats... and with fan frustration rising and a tough run of games, it could get even WORSE

Three straight defeats, eight goals conceded in those games and a number of mounting concerns perfectly encapsulates the turmoil Everton are currently experiencing.

Rafael Benitez's men conceded their 15th and 16th goals of the season in their 2-1 defeat at Wolves on Monday, and after a bright start to the campaign are sat in the top 10 by the barest of margins.

The Toffees have just a win over rock-bottom Norwich to show from their last six matches, and their performance at Molineux continued a worrying trend.

Everton suffered their third straight Premier League defeat away at Wolves on Monday night
Sportsmail analyses the issues boss Rafael Benitez (centre) is facing at Goodison Park

Sportsmail columnist Chris Sutton warned the Spaniard he has 'got real issues' which will 'grow and grow and grow', while spelling out his fears 'the Benitez factor' could see the club's season unravel.