Everton: Lampard still struggling over major problem at Goodison Park

Everton are still unconvincing despite their recent improvements, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Frank Lampard’s side are unbeaten in four Premier League games but are one of two yet to taste victory this season.

The Toffees started the campaign in the worst possible way after suffering consecutive defeats to Chelsea and Aston Villa, while they needed a late Demarai Gray strike to put their first point on the board against Nottingham Forest.

That result started a run of four consecutives draws for Everton, who led against both Brentford and Leeds through Anthony Gordon, only to be pegged back on both occasions.

Everton’s most recent draw came in the Merseyside derby on Saturday, with Conor Coady’s second half strike almost giving Lampard his first victory, although his close-range effort was ruled out for offside.

It was enough to see Lampard’s side climb out of the relegation zone, but they’ve scored just four goals in nine hours of action and are missing the likes of Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

And while they’re currently on the third longest unbeaten run in the Premier League, Jones is still not convinced by their form.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “A lot of people seem to think so, but I’m not convinced, they’re still winless.

“They’re still a bit too blunt in attack and next they’ve got to go to Arsenal, which is a really tough game, especially on the back of Arsenal suffering a setback, because they’ll want to get straight back to winning ways to prove their own credentials for the season.”

Despite already playing Chelsea and Liverpool, Everton’s testing fixture list continues on Sunday when they travel to leaders Arsenal, although they do have a winnable clash with West Ham before the international