Burnham's boys enjoy visit from Palace as Everton ease to victory in opener
Andy Burnham was in the posh seats to see how his beloved Everton would fare without the key additions that even the prime minister has voiced an opinion on. No right-back, no new centre-forward, no problem: Everton contained enough quality to overcome a wasteful Crystal Palace.
TL;DR
- Everton secured a win against Crystal Palace, overcoming the absence of key additions.
- Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored the opening goal with an outstanding finish.
- Thierno Barry sealed Everton's victory with a second-half header.
- Crystal Palace was wasteful with their scoring opportunities, hitting the post twice.
- New Palace manager Pierre Sage had a challenging debut, losing defender Chadi Riad to injury.
- Andy Burnham attended the match and was seated in the directors' box.
- Adam Wharton provided a superb pass for an early Crystal Palace chance.
- Ismaïla Sarr was absent for Palace due to a groin injury, not a transfer request.