Everton Downs Palace in Season Opener

Everton secured a perfect start to their Premier League season with a 2-0 home victory over Crystal Palace. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall put the hosts ahead with a fine strike from an angle just before halftime, and Thierno Barry doubled the advantage with a header early in the second half.

Norwegian striker Jørgen Strand Larsen came on as a substitute for Crystal Palace in the 63rd minute but couldn't impact the result. Palace suffered further disappointment when defender Chadi Riad was stretchered off with what appeared to be a serious knee injury during his league debut for the club. likesport.biz