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STEVEN NAISMITH is rapidly becoming Everton FC’s big game hunter - just like his Scottish mentor and predecessor.

Duncan Ferguson, now a first team coach at Goodison, famously terrorised Liverpool and Manchester United during his playing career, and added strikes against Chelsea and Arsenal too.

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Everton’s tartan talisman scored six times against United - including a famous matchwinner in 1995 and a diving header which effectively clinched a fourth place finish a decade later.

And while his first Everton goal came against Liverpool in 1994, he continued to strike against the Reds throughout his career.

Like Ferguson, Naismith opened his goalscoring account for the Blues at the Gwladys Street End in a Merseyside derby and has continued to pop up against the very best opponents.

Of his 14 Premier League goals for the Blues, eight have come against Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal - including Saturday’s equaliser against the champions.

Naismith gave the credit for his immaculately timed header to Leighton Baines’ free-kick delivery, but also believed a draw was the least Everton deserved.

“Against the champions it was always going to be tough,” he said “and I think the least we deserved was a draw. I think we gave as good as we got and in the second half probably had the better chances.

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“Nine times out of 10 Bainesy will always put it in the same spot. His delivery is fantastic. I just managed to get across the front of the defender and get to the ball ahead of the goalie. Fortunately for me it went in.

“We had a lot of success without much setback last season, this is probably the first time the squad has had to deal with a bit of pressure. I think the squad has shown we want to go out and give our all for Everton. It will turn soon enough and we’ll be climbing the table and get us back where we belong.”

Duncan Ferguson’s Big Game goals

Liverpool - Four

Manchester United - Six

Chelsea - One

Arsenal- One

Steven Naismith’s Top Five strikes

Chelsea - Three

Arsenal - Two

Liverpool - One

Manchester United - One

Manchester City - One