Opening wins for Everton, Ipswich and Leeds
Everton secured a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in a Premier League match, with goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry. The win provides relief for manager David Moyes amid ongoing concerns regarding the club's transfer strategy.
Why it matters
The result is significant for Everton's morale and standing in the league following a difficult previous season.
Thierno Barry scored in Everton 's comfortable 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace to give manager David Moyes one less thing to worry about – for now.
The Frenchman took until December last season to score his maiden goal for the club but with no reinforcements for a strikeforce – together with Beto – which netted only 18 goals in 2025-26, an early breakthrough for the 23-year-old was a welcome boost for Moyes, who is less than happy with the club’s transfer business.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall had made the breakthrough late in the first half as Everton celebrated season ticket-holder Andy Burnham’s first visit as Prime Minister with a morale-boosting victory after last term’s final seven games without a win cost them a chance of a return to European football.
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