Iliman Ndiaye was Everton’s hero once again, scoring the only goal of the game from the penalty spot as David Moyes celebrated his 700th Premier League match with a hard-fought victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
The Senegalese forward converted from 12 yards just before half-time, securing a second consecutive league win for the Toffees and moving them further away from the relegation zone.
⚽ Match Summary
- ⚽ 45’ | Iliman Ndiaye (Everton) – Penalty
- Joel Veltman was penalized for handball following a VAR review.
- Ndiaye made no mistake, slotting home confidently to give Everton the lead.
Brighton dominated possession in the second half, pressing hard for an equalizer. However, Everton’s disciplined defense held firm, securing a crucial three points for Moyes’ side.
📊 Key Stats & Data Debrief
🔹 David Moyes becomes the third manager in Premier League history to reach 700 matches, joining Sir Alex Ferguson (810) and Arsène Wenger (828).
🔹 Ndiaye scores in back-to-back Premier League games for the first time, taking his tally to three goals in his last six matches—more than his first 17 league appearances combined.
🔹 Everton claim consecutive Premier League wins for the first time since April, moving seven points clear of the relegation zone.
🔹 Brighton miss the chance to close the gap on the top four and remain seventh, now seven points adrift of a Champions League place.
🏆 What This Means
🔼 Everton climb to 16th place, creating a seven-point cushion above 18th-placed Ipswich Town.
🔽 Brighton stay ninth, missing an opportunity to keep pace with the top four.
🔮 What’s Next?
- Everton will aim to make it three wins in a row when they face West Ham next weekend.
- Brighton will look to bounce back when they take on Newcastle United in their next fixture.
🔥 Final Verdict: Everton’s defensive resilience and Ndiaye’s cool finishing proved decisive, marking a milestone victory for Moyes and giving the Toffees a much-needed boost in their survival battle!
