James Rodriguez Scores Brace And Grabs Assist In Brilliant Performance For Everton Against Brighton
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James Rodriguez scored a brilliant brace and grabbed an assist as Everton thrashed Brighton 4-2 on Saturday.
Rodriguez starred for the Toffees who secured three Premier League points to continue their remarkable start to the 2020/21 season.
The Colombian, who reportedly joined on a free transfer, performed heroically for his new team, scoring twice and setting up his side's second goal.
He provided an assist for Yerry Mina then scored Everton's third and fourth goal during a stunning individual showing.
Rodriguez made it 3-1 in the 52nd minute after stroking home with his trusted left foot.
What a signing this man is turning out to be! :fire:
James Rodríguez is on the scoresheet and Everton are flying! :blue_heart: pic.twitter.com/PdKI56Fwrs
- Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 3, 2020
He bagged another goal 18 minutes later after tapping in from close range.
Another goal for James Rodríguez :punch:
This Everton are a joy to watch!
They thoroughly deserve to be TOP of the Premier League :eyes: pic.twitter.com/TRtbFUiC2X
- Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 3, 2020
Needless to say, Rodriguez's performance was the talk of Everton's fourth straight league win.
James Rodriguez since he joined the premier league pic.twitter.com/cZ3iDmFS7j
- Mack (@MacckkUTD) October 3, 2020
James Rodríguez has been directly involved in 5 Premier League goals [3 goals & 2 assists] in 4 appearances in the competition.
Reviving his career in real style. :flag_co: pic.twitter.com/efHYe4JBfx
- Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) October 3, 2020
James Rodriguez for Everton :
5 Games
3 Goals :soccer:
3 Assists :a:️
18 Chances Created :dart:
4 Big Chances Created :art:
13 Dribbles Completed :zap:
Lighting up the Premier League :flag_co::fire: pic.twitter.com/xsletTD4n4
- David (@AsensioFW) October 3, 2020
James Rodriguez since joining the Premier League:
- 4 games.
- Most chances created (17).
- 3 goals.
- 2 assists.
Form is temporary, class is permanent. pic.twitter.com/WtBFGwcB9o
- TC. (@totalcristiano) October 3, 2020
It took James Rodriguez 3 games to equal £72m Nicolas Pepe's open play goals tally :sob::sob::sob:
- AP (@yxngbaz) October 3, 2020
The 29-year-old now has three league goals to his name following his transfer from Real Madrid.
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Topics: Football News, Football, James Rodriguez, Premier League, Everton, Brighton
