"James Garner returned to haunt former club Nottingham Forest as he starred in Everton's 2-0 win. The midfielder spent a season-and-a-half on loan at the City Ground, helping them win promotion to the Premier League, but there was no room for sentiment as he scored one and made Thierno Barry's second after the break in a virtuoso display. It saw David Moyes' side return to winning ways after three games without victory as they beat Forest for the second time in three-and-a-half weeks."
"Forest had plenty of the ball but did not threaten too much, with Callum Hudson-Odoi making a mess of his finish at the far post from Neco Williams' cross. They forced Jordan Pickford into his first save of the night on the stroke of half-time as he tipped over Oleksandr Zinchenko's free-kick over the crossbar. Dyche's side started the second half with gusto but clear-cut chances continued to elude them, with Igor Jesus poking an effort just wide after Everton failed to clear."
Everton beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 with James Garner scoring and assisting, ending Everton's three-game winless run. Garner, who had spent a season-and-a-half on loan at Forest and played 69 times for them, did not celebrate his goal. Dwight McNeil provided the assist for the opener in the 19th minute. Forest had more possession but created few clear chances; Callum Hudson-Odoi missed a chance and Jordan Pickford tipped over Oleksandr Zinchenko's free-kick before half-time. Forest started the second half strongly but failed to convert opportunities, while Everton repelled attacks and carved out counter threats.
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