Everton maintained their rich vein of form with a comfortable 2-0 victory over struggling Sunderland at Goodison Park. The Toffees dominated throughout and took the lead when Cahill deftly headed in Marouane Fellaini's lofted pass.
Cahill then turned provider, knocking the ball down for Donovan to lash home his first Everton goal from 15 yards.
Only a goal-line clearance from George McCartney denied Donovan a second while Tim Howard saved well from Bolo Zenden in a rare chance for the visitors.
Steve Bruce's men have now recorded just one win from their last 13 league matches and are without an away victory since overcoming Bolton on the opening day of the season.
The visitors had shipped 13 goals in their last three away games, including seven at Chelsea in their last league match.
Steve Bruce responded by naming a revamped back four, featured new signing Matthew Kilgallon at centre-back, and a five-man midfield.
Cahill rose highest to nod home the impressive Marouane Fellaini's cross on seven minutes and Donovan celebrated his first goal in Everton colours shortly after when he drilled a left-footed strike past Craig Gordon.
Sunderland gave a much better account of themselves after the break and Kenwyne Jones was twice denied by Tim Howard, who recorded his third clean sheet in four league matches.
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