Everton ease past Palace in Premier League opener

Everton's new signings shine as they secure a comfortable home victory.

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What happened. Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in their Premier League opener, with goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry.

• First opening-weekend win for Everton in five years.
• Pierre Sage lost on his debut as Palace manager.
• Harrison Armstrong and Hayden Hackney impressed in midfield.

“Everton did a professional job. Armstrong and Hackney were very good.”

— Tim Sherwood

Everton look to build on this start, while Palace need to address their finishing issues.

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