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Lampard enjoys dream debut as Everton thrash Brentford
Frank Lampard enjoyed a dream start as Everton manager when his new team thrashed Brentford 4-1 to ease into the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday.
The mood around Goodison Park was transformed from recent months of despair as the former England midfielder was warmly welcomed, along with new signings Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek who were paraded at half-time.
Everton fed off that positivity to record just a second win over Premier League opposition in 15 games.
One of the Toffees' weaknesses this season was turned into a strength as Yerry Mina and Mason Holgate scored from set-pieces, while Richarlison and Andros Townsend were also on target.
Brentford's big name deadline day signing Christian Eriksen was not included in Thomas Frank's squad as he prepares to make his return to football after suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
The Bees only reply came via an Ivan Toney penalty early in the second half to cut the deficit to 2-1 at the time.
But Brentford can now concentrate on holding off the likes of Everton at the bottom of the Premier League table to make sure they stay up in their first season in the top flight for 74 years.
Lampard was given a rousing reception before kick-off, in stark contrast to the unpopular appointment of his predecessor Rafael Benitez, who had spent six years in charge of rivals Liverpool.
Mina's injury problems have exacerbated Everton's defensive issues and his return is a timely one for Lampard ahead of huge league games against Newcastle and Leeds in the coming week.
The Colombian rose highest to power in Demarai Gray's corner for the opening goal on 31 minutes.
Richarlison should have extended that lead before half-time, but made no mistake with a fine finish from Allan's through ball three minutes into the second half.
Brentford were given a lifeline when Jordan Pickford bundled over Toney inside the area five minutes later and the striker converted from the spot.
However, Holgate's header quickly restored Everton's two-goal cushion before Townsend rounded off a fine result in stoppage time.
S.Gregor--AMWN