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.
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Lampard enjoys dream debut as Everton thrash Brentford in FA Cup
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.
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Frank Lampard leads Everton to victory over Brentford in first match
Frank Lampard got the full Everton experience in his first match as new manager with a 4-1 FA Cup victory over Premier League rivals Brentford
Lampard's Everton reign begins with win over Brentford
Frank Lampard got the full Everton experience in his first match as new manager with a 4-1 FA Cup victory over Premier League rivals Brentford.
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