Everton toast in-form James McCarthy

Home is where the heart is, and James McCarthy helped domestic bliss finally return to Goodison Park for Evertonians.

The Toffees had become a little unstuck on their own turf in the Premier League recently which has seen Everton manager Roberto Martinez come increasing scrutiny.

Undoubtedly Martinez’s side have been impressive in the Europa League, but on the domestic front all the talk was of relegation battles.