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Everton's Opening Day Woes Continue?
22 Aug
Summary
- Everton lost their last four opening games without scoring.
- Crystal Palace have won only once in their last 23 league games vs Everton.
- Pierre Sage makes his managerial debut for Crystal Palace.
Everton is seeking to break a concerning trend as they begin their Premier League campaign. The Toffees have lost their opening fixture in each of the last four seasons, failing to score in any of those matches. This recurring failure to find the net on opening day places them on the brink of a unique historical record.
Crystal Palace arrives at Goodison Park with their own set of statistics. They have secured victory in only one of their last 23 Premier League matchups against Everton. The Eagles' last away win against the Toffees dates back to the 2014-15 season.
Adding to the narrative is the managerial debut for Pierre Sage at Crystal Palace. Historically, few managers have won their first Premier League game for the club, with only two previous managers achieving this feat since 2015.
Last season, Everton struggled with possession, having the lowest average in the league among non-relegated teams. Crystal Palace also had low possession statistics. Furthermore, the Eagles conceded a significant number of goals from set pieces, an area where they were particularly vulnerable.
