Everton manager, David Moyes celebrated 11 years in charge of the Toffees as his 10-man side all but put the nail to the coffin of Manchester City’s already-slim title hopes.
The hosts had a Kevin Mirallas goal disallowed before Leon Osman smashed home a superb 30-yard curling effort.
City failed to produce a stellar performance despite Steven Pienaar’s dismissal following a booking for a studs-up tackle on the hour.
The visitors had a strong penalty claim turned down late on but Everton sealed the win through Nikica Jelavic’s shot.
Substitute Jelavic’s superb breakaway injury-time effort rounded off a perfect afternoon and fully deserved win for the home side and manager Moyes following a difficult week.
Other weekend results from the EPL:
Aston Villa 3-2 Queens Park Rangers
Southampton 3-1 Liverpool
Stoke City 0-0 West Bromwich Albion
Swansea 0-2 Arsenal
