Dewsbury-Hall stunner helps Everton beat Palace on opening day

A left-foot rocket from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, watched by the Prime Minister, set Everton on course for a 2-0 win.

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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.

• Prime Minister Andy Burnham watched from the stands with Peter Reid.
• Palace hit the post twice and missed several chances before Everton scored.
• Everton's first opening-day win in five years, per David Moyes.

“I think it's the first time in five years since we've won on the opening day.”

— David Moyes

Everton will look to build on the win, while Palace must regroup after a wasteful display.

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