Sky Sports pundit Lee Hendrie on punditry duties
Sky Sports pundit Lee Hendrie on punditry duties
Former Toffees boss Frank Lampard masterminded a superb away performance from his Sky Blues side for most of the night.
Indeed, City deservedly made the breakthrough on 52 minutes after Everton had survived numerous warning shots.
Ten minutes later, however, and Thierno Barry had added another two goals to his tally on the season, as David Moyes' side came to life.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall squeezed a shot past Carl Rushworth on his near post with a little under 10 minutes to play to make sure of the victory.
It was a breathless night at Hill Dickinson Stadium, and one that Everton will be glad to head into an international break after.
What did Lee Hendrie say about Thierno Barry in Everton vs Coventry?
As aforementioned, Friday night yet again saw the Everton headlines written by Barry.
The 24-year-old is one of the Premier League's most in-form players at present, despite the fact he still has Toffees fans tearing their hair out at times.
However, the impact he's having on results and the team in general can't be denied, as he grabbed his fifth and sixth goals of the league campaign against Coventry.
Speaking on Sky Sports co-commentary duties, Lee Hendrie was left wowed by his contribution yet again, as well as that of his teammate Tyler Dibling too.
Thierno Barry has bagged his second goal in four minutes to put Everton ahead! 🤯 https://t.co/8F5dYhSbLS
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 6, 2026
"If anyone can, Barry can," the former Aston Villa and England midfielder said.
"It's excellent play from Dibling...It's a little bit of movement and strength from Barry.
"He needs service and he gets service. What a game this is. It's one of the scruffiest goals you'll ever see.
"The dance is there, that's what we came for! When you get yourself into positions, this is what happens."
So, aside from his two goals, just how impressive were Barry's underlying numbers against Coventry?
Where did Barry lead all players in Everton vs Coventry?
Much will be made, and rightly so, of Barry's two goals driving Everton to a comeback victory against the Sky Blues.
However, his underlying numbers prove why he's so vital to Moyes, and why for all that he frustrates at times, he's a player to firmly get behind if you're not already.
Per FotMob, no player on the pitch on Friday night took more shots (six) or more touches in the opposing sides' box (seven) than Barry did.
Meanwhile, no player made more sprints than his 16, whilst he also created one chance, completed two dribbles and made two recoveries.
Barry was also excellent in his duels, winning three of five on the ground and six of 10 in the air.
Everton will hope the international break doesn't disrupt his rhythm too much, especially not with the Merseyside derby on the horizon later this month.