Everton secured their third Premier League win of the campaign this afternoon with a comeback victory over Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Toffees went a goal down in the first half after Daniel Munoz put the visitors ahead, but a second-half fightback from David Moyes’ men secured a sensational victory.
Iliman Ndiaye slotted home a penalty with less than 15 minutes remaining, before Jack Grealish bundled home in stoppage time to secure all three points.
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The result takes the side just a couple of points outside the top four of the Premier League, with a real buzz emerging around Merseyside given the impressive displays in recent weeks.
There’s no denying that multiple players played a pivotal role in the triumph over the Eagles, with their showings ending their superb 19-game unbeaten record.
Ndiaye & Grealish’s performances against Palace
As previously mentioned, Ndiaye and Grealish were the players who managed to find the back of the net for Everton - subsequently allowing the side to claim a needed victory.
The Senegalese international has made himself a fan-favourite over the last 12 months since his move, with his showing against the Eagles another one he should be proud of.
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Alongside his goal, he created two chances for his teammates, whilst also completing four passes into the final third - further showcasing his creative nouse in attacking areas.
He wasn’t alone in impressing, with Grealish finally netting his first goal for the Toffees after numerous assists following his loan move from Manchester City this summer.
The Englishman completed two dribbles - the most of any player on the pitch - whilst also being fouled four times, with the opposition often unable to get near the 30-year-old.
Such performances showcase how impressive Moyes’ side were to complete the turnaround, but one player failed to take advantage of the chance handed his way this afternoon.
The Everton player who was saved by Ndiaye and Grealish
Despite the impressive showings of the aforementioned duo, numerous Everton players failed to make a huge impression on the contest against Oliver Glasner’s men.
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Tyler Dibling was handed his first Premier League start for the Toffees today, but he was unable to prove to the fanbase why the hierarchy forked out £40m for his signature this summer.
The youngster only managed to complete a total of six passes against the Eagles, whilst also completing none of the three dribbles he attempted - highlighting his lack of impact in attacking areas.
However, the big-money addition wasn’t alone in failing to impress, with striker Thierno Barry also struggling to make the most of a rare start at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Like Dibling, the 22-year-old cost a pretty penny this summer, costing a fee in the region of £27m after starring for Villarreal in LaLiga during the 2024/25 campaign.
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Today was just his second league start since his transfer, but it appears like the wrong call from Moyes, especially given his lack of impact in Merseyside.
He only featured for the first half before being replaced by Beto at the break, but his withdrawal was understandable after achieving a total of just 18 touches.
Thierno Barry - stats against Palace
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Stats via FotMob
His subsequent tally was lower than goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, with the shot-stopper achieving a total of 48 - further showcasing the striker’s lack of impact.
Barry also only managed to register four passes at a completion rate of just 50%, whilst also missing a big chance in the process - making today an afternoon to forget for the talisman.
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As a result of his showing, Barry was handed a measly 4/10 match rating by journalist Jack Dawson, topping off what was a dismal outing for the forward.
As a result, Moyes desperately needs to drop the Frenchman after the international break in order to allow Beto to reclaim his starting role at the top end of the pitch.
There’s no denying that Ndiaye and Grealish saved the forward amid his poor showing, with the duo undoubtedly being the shining lights in the sensational victory.