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Mixed display from matchwinner Ross Barkley as Idrissa Gueye excellent

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Amid uncertainty about his future at Everton, Ross Barkley played hero with a goal from distance to beat Watford.

It was one of the more low-key wins this season, but the 1-0 victory at home to Watford caps a home campaign that has restored belief to a packed and re-energised Goodison Park.

With all 19 home games selling out in Ronald Koeman's first season, a glut of goals has provided plenty of enjoyment to a crowd suffering through two previous seasons on their own ground.

A resilient display against a physical visiting team helped the Toffees to an eighth home clean sheet in their final Goodison outing of the season.