Premier League LIVE: Everton vs Coventry City
Everton defeated Coventry City in a Premier League match following two second-half goals from striker Thierno Barry. The victory marked a significant milestone for manager David Moyes, who equaled the club's record for games managed.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive nature of the Premier League and the individual performance growth of players like Barry under high-pressure management.
Figure caption, Barry scores twice as Everton fight back to beat Coventry
Football reporter In-form Thierno Barry scored twice as Everton came from behind to beat Coventry on a landmark night for boss David Moyes.
The striker struck twice in five second-half minutes to turn the game before teeing up Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's late third as the Toffees moved into fifth in the Premier League table.
He has scored 10 goals in 13 games in all competitions - six in the top flight - after finding the net eight times last season.
Yann Gboho had given Coventry a second-half lead but it was short-lived as manager Frank Lampard's return to Everton ended in defeat.
Victory marked Moyes' 592nd game in charge of the Toffees, the Scot equalling Harry Catterick's record for games as manager.
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