Everton 3-1 Queens Park Rangers: Barkely and Co shines in Toffees win

Thegoalmac can reveal that Ross Barkley's stunning strike set Everton on their way to a 3-1 Premier League victory as QPR's miserable away form continued on Monday.

Barkley had not scored for the Merseyside club this season, but the precocious midfielder got off the mark in style with a sublime individual strike to put Roberto Martinez's side in front just after the half-hour mark at Goodison Park.

Kevin Mirallas doubled Everton's lead with a free-kick that took a wicked deflection off Eduardo Vargas shortly before half-time.

Steven Naismith then marked his return from injury by adding a third goal with a header early in the second half, as Everton moved above neighbours Liverpool into 10th place with only their second win in seven top-flight games.

obby Zamora pulled a goal back with 10 minutes left, but the damage had already been done, with defeat for Harry Redknapp's side ensuring they are still without a point away from home this season.