September 23, (THEWILL) – Everton emerged victorious in a contentious English Premier League clash with Brentford on Saturday, winning 3-1 at the Brentford Community Stadium.
The Toffees got off to a strong start when Abdoulaye Doucoure volleyed home early to open the scoring, but Mathias Jensen levelled soon after for the Bees. With Everton creating more chances than scoring and Brentford being more sloppy than they usually are, both sides went into the break level on one goal apiece.
James Tarkowski headed Everton back in front right after the break, nodding in emphatically against his former club amidst boos from the home supporters. Dominic Calvert-Lewin came off the bench to wrap up the 3 points, slotting home coolly for his first goal of the season.
The match saw early drama with a booking after just 38 seconds and both sides spurning chances, but Everton ultimately capitalised at key moments to claim their first league win under new boss, Sean Dyche.
The victory will come as a major relief for the Merseyside club, who have struggled mightily so far this campaign. Calvert-Lewin’s return to fitness and goalscoring form could prove pivotal as Everton aim to climb out of the relegation zone. Brentford will be disappointed to drop points at home but showed some positive spells during the match. The absence of Ivan Toney and the exit of David Raya are beginning to have an impact.
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