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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Carl Markham

Everton ease past Crystal Palace as Andy Burnham celebrates first game back as prime minister

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham and former Everton player Peter Reid celebrate after Thierno Barry scores - (Reuters)

Thierno Barry scored in Everton’s comfortable 2-0 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace to give manager David Moyes one less thing to worry about – for now.

The Frenchman took until December last season to score his maiden goal for the club, but with no reinforcements for a strike force – together with Beto – which netted only 18 goals in 2025-26, an early breakthrough for the 23-year-old was a welcome boost for Moyes, who is less than happy with the club’s transfer business.

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