Long-range strikes ease Everton fears but Forest to 'consider options' over VAR

Forest saw three strong penalty claims rejected by referee Anthony Taylor and VAR.

Everton's Dwight McNeil (right) celebrates scoring their side's second goal. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Premier League: Everton 2 Nottingham Forest 0

Idrissa Gueye and Dwight McNeil scored with long-range efforts that should ensure that Everton extend their 70-year stay in the Premier League by at least one more season.