'I watch a lot of videos of him!' - Everton star Thierno Barry admits studying Erling Haaland clips and eyes Premier League Golden Boot battle after spoiling Frank Lampard return
Everton striker Thierno Barry credits his recent goal-scoring form to studying footage of Erling Haaland. Barry has scored 10 goals in 13 appearances, helping Everton secure recent victories.
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Everton striker Thierno Barry has revealed that studying footage of Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland has inspired his prolific start to the campaign after sinking Coventry City 3-1 on Friday. The 24-year-old netted twice and provided a late assist to ruin former Toffees manager Frank Lampard's return to Merseyside.
Barry's quickfire double inside five second-half minutes turned the game around before he teed up Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's 81st-minute strike on David Moyes' landmark 592nd match as Everton boss , equalling Harry Catterick's club record. Having required 16 outings to open his account last season following a £27 million switch from Villarreal before finishing with eight goals, the striker now boasts 10 in 13 appearances across all competitions. His six top-flight strikes leave him tied second with Liverpool's Alexander Isak, three behind Haaland .
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