The Toffees started brightly and were rewarded when Joel Veltman’s handball in the box gifted them a penalty. Ndiaye stepped up and confidently converted, giving Everton an early lead. Brighton responded with intensity, especially after the break, as Kaoru Mitoma caused constant problems down the left flank.
The Seagulls’ best chance fell to Georginio Rutter, who latched onto a loose ball just outside the box and unleashed a powerful strike, only to see his effort narrowly miss the target. Late in the game, Everton suffered a setback when Orel Mangala was forced off with an injury, leaving them with 10 men after Moyes had already used all his substitutions. Despite Brighton’s dominance, Everton’s defense, marshaled by Jordan Pickford, stood firm to secure the win.
This victory was significant for David Moyes, who registered just his second Premier League win against Brighton in his managerial career. It also marked the first time Moyes’ Everton have won consecutive league games since March 2013, a run that included victories over Reading, Manchester City, and Stoke City.
For Brighton, this defeat ended their longest unbeaten Premier League run of the season (seven games: W2 D4). The Seagulls’ streak was their best in a single campaign since their seven-match run between December 2021 and February 2022.
With this result, Everton continue to build momentum in their fight for survival, setting the stage for an important clash against Leicester City at Goodison Park next weekend. Brighton, on the other hand, will look to bounce back when they visit Nottingham Forest, aiming to keep their European hopes alive.
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