Everton avoided any slip-ups as they beat third-tier Fleetwood Town 1-0 in the Carabao Cup second round to claim their first win of the season on Tuesday.
Frank Lampard’s side were one of 10 Premier League clubs in action and edged through to round three thanks to Demarai Gray‘s 28th-minute goal.
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Fulham were brought back to earth with a bump after their impressive start to their top-flight return.
The Londoners went down 2-0 away to fourth-tier Crawley Town who are 84 places lower on the English ladder.
Manager Marco Silva made 10 changes for the trip and Crawley took advantage when Tom Nichols slotted a 16th-minute opener.
Liverpool loanee James Balagizi made it 2-0 shortly after half-time and the hosts held on comfortably to prompt a pitch invasion after the final whistle.
Leicester City, who like Everton have started the season poorly, gained some relief as they scraped through on penalties against Stockport County after a 0-0 draw.
