Goal-shy Everton endure worst ever start to Premier League season

FRUSTRATION: Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure (right) reacts to being called offside after scoring during the Premier League match at Goodison Park. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure accepts only goals can validate any progress the team are making on the pitch after their worst start to a league season.

It is the first time in the club's history they have opened a campaign with three defeats and no goals and, while there were encouraging glimpses in the 1-0 loss at home to Wolves, pressure is already building.