Toffees crumble as Bournemouth secure stunning comeback

Everton squandered a one-goal lead and saw Jake O’Brien sent off during a disastrous second-half spell, handing Bournemouth a comeback victory that reshapes the Premier League’s European race.

Everton’s European aspirations suffered a devastating blow Tuesday after a rapid eight-minute collapse led to a 2-1 home defeat against Bournemouth.

Despite leading through Iliman Ndiaye’s first-half penalty, the Toffees conceded twice to Rayan and Amine Adli before defender Jake O’Brien was sent off.

The result denied David Moyes’ side a move into sixth place, leaving the Goodison Park faithful in stunned silence.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola praised his side’s resilience as they extended their unbeaten run to six matches.

Conversely, Everton’s wastefulness proved costly, with Thierno Barry missing two vital opportunities to extend the lead.

Describing the manager’s reaction to the chaotic turnaround, the report noted that “David Moyes threw his hands in the air in frustration as the experienced boss knew this was a golden chance tossed away.”