Wayne Rooney left with blood pouring down his face against Bournemouth

The Everton forward complained to referee Martin Atkinson as his face turned crimson

Rooney was furious after an elbow from Bournemouth's Simon Francis left him prone on the turf with blood pouring from a gash just above his eye.

Adding insult to injury for Rooney on his 400th Premier League start, the challenge went unpunished by referee Martin Atkinson, who turned down Everton's penalty claim and took no action against Francis.

Rooney left the pitch to change his shirt and clean up his blood-stained face, but the former Manchester United star was able to return to action before half-time.

Bournemouth hadn't scored an away goal all season, but King ended that barren run in spectacular fashion, taking Charlie Daniels' pass and drilling home from 20 yards in the 49th minute.

Jermain Defoe should have doubled Bournemouth's lead moments later when he ran clear, but Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made the save.

Koeman responded by sending on Tom Davies and Niasse for Rooney and Davy Klaassen.

It proved an inspired change as Davies set up Everton's 77th minute equaliser with a precise cross that his fellow substitute Niasse slammed into the net.

Niasse wasn't content to settle for his first Premier League goal for Everton and he bagged the winner in the 82nd minute.

Asmir Begovic saved Niasse's initial header but the rebound fell perfectly for the forward to steer home.