Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ed Aarons at the Amex Stadium

Everton move clear of drop zone after spot-on Ndiaye sees off Brighton

Iliman Ndiaye scores Everton’s opening goal against Brighton with a penalty
Iliman Ndiaye slots home Everton’s winner from the penalty spot three minutes before half-time. Photograph: John Sibley/Action Images/Reuters

The second honeymoon continues for David Moyes. Taking charge of his 700th Premier League game and up against the division’s youngest manager who is 30 years his junior, a controversial penalty from Iliman Ndiaye made it two successive victories since the 61-year-old’s return to Everton and proved there is no substitute for experience.

This was the kind of backs-to-the-wall victory Moyes has made his speciality since taking charge of his first match back in March 2002 when he was the new manager on the block.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.