Wasteful Palace punished by Everton in Sage’s first game

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Aug 22, 2026 #BBC Sport (Main)

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Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 to win their opening game of the Premier League season for the first time in five years, with goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry.

MATCH REPORT: Premier League – Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace

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