Everton opened their account at Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2-0 win over Brighton, courtesy of goals from Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner. Jack Grealish assisted both goals on his full debut for the club, registering an unusually high creative output and matching his assists total from the previous two league seasons. Brighton threatened, hitting the woodwork twice and spurning chances through Danny Welbeck and Matt O'Riley, but failed to convert. Jordan Pickford denied a 77th-minute penalty from Welbeck, marking his eighth Premier League penalty save and helping Everton recover after a disappointing opening-day performance against Leeds.
Jordan Pickford pulled off a penalty save and Jack Grealish sealed his full debut with two assists as Everton beat Brighton 2-0 to get life at Hill Dickinson Stadium off to a victorious start. Everton were fortunate at times on Sunday, but goals from Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner saw David Moyes' team get up and running following a disappointing showing against Leeds United in their opening Premier League game.
Grealish enjoyed an exceptional home bow, playing a part in both goals. The Manchester City loanee has recorded two or more assists in a Premier League match for only the third time in his career, previously doing so against Liverpool in October 2020 and Leeds United in December 2022. Remarkably, Grealish's two assists against Brighton matched the total number he provided across his previous two league seasons combined.
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