Everton manager Ronald Koeman hailed the "world-class" finishing of Romelu Lukaku after the Belgium international's four goals in the 6-3 win over Bournemouth.
The Toffees had a comfortable 3-0 half-time lead thanks to two from Lukaku and James McCarthy's first of the season.
But two from Josh King put the result in some doubt until Lukaku doubled his tally and Harry Arter and Ross Barkley traded goals in a manic end to the game.
"He is world-class striker," said Koeman of Lukaku, who is now just one behind Duncan Ferguson (60) in the club's all-time Premier League scorers.