Everton’s Premier League mini-revival continued on Saturday as they comfortably beat a ragged Ipswich Town 2-0 away to make it four games in a row unbeaten, with the toothless hosts never looking likely to claim their first victory of the season.

Everton’s first away win in 10 months was a Sean Dyche masterclass that showcased the value of pragmatism over principles, according to some of those tasked with assessing this important victory. Reporters drew a contrast between the no nonsense approach by the Blues and how it enabled them to overcome an Ipswich Town side trying to stay true to its attacking ambitions in the furnace of the Premier League.

Everton extended their unbeaten run to four Premier League matches with a 2-0 victory against winless Ipswich at Portman Road. Iliman Ndiaye gave the Toffees an early lead when he capitalised on some sloppy Ipswich defending to fire home from close range for his third goal of the season.