Liverpool, England – Dem say Everton don start their Premier League season with fresh energy as dem colly the victory against Brighton for dia new home, Hill Dickinson Stadium. Na for 24th August 2025, Everton come show wetin dem fit do with strong performance wey make dem fans dance like say dem don win lottery.
Jack Grealish, the new boy from Manchester City, come dey for im first serious match as Everton player. Na him set the stage ablaze with some sharp crosses wey just dey nagu the defenders of Brighton headache. Na dat cross wey meet Iliman Ndiaye after 23 minutes wey start the party for Everton. The boy na share winner as him now fit boast say him get the title of be the first person wey score for Hill Dickinson Stadium.
As celebration dey hot for that early goal, James Garner join the party as him blast one from 25 yards straight into the net, leave Brighton players looking like ghosts. Everton dey vibe as dem lead 2-0 after dey shake body from dem last defeat at Leeds United.
Brighton no fit gree make dem chill, as dem miss plenty chances wey fit turn the whole match for dem side. Danny Welbeck, wey no fit score for close range, come dey look like one lost padi when im dey overshoot goal. Kaoru Mitoma and Jan Paul van Hecke fit knack woodwork but na dem do dey go home empty-handed.
The frustration don reach climax when Brighton get penalty for 74th minute; Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall handle one ball. But no be small, Jordan Pickford the Everton goalkeeper come show level by saving Welbeck’s penalty. Na wetin we call real hero move, as dem say the game no easy for Brighton.
Even though Everton performance no approach perfection, their win dey sweet pass, especially as the fans dey burst with joy. Hill Dickinson no get the kind old-school vibey atmosphere from Goodison Park yet, but dem prove say new beginnings dey fit sweet too.
Brighton go need better plan if dem want change dis narrative, as dem fit easily become the architects of their own downfall if dem no careful. Na serious lesson for dem and Everton go carry dem joy waka go the next game against Mansfield Town for Carabao Cup.
As Everton continue this new journey, wetin e mean for dem fans be say now, dem fit look forward to more wins and gbege for season. But na dem next game go determine if dem fit hold di momentum or if dem go slack and fall back into bad books.
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