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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
Brighton and Hove Albion host Everton on Saturday with both teams keen to find consistency sooner rather than later - though for very different reasons, with the Seagulls chasing Europe and the Toffees simply trying to avoid relegation.
A points deduction hasn’t helped there and Sean Dyche’s side may yet face another before the campaign is out, but they come into this game outside the bottom three on goal difference.
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
A free-kick is given to Everton after Igor crashes into Calvert-Lewin. The Everton striker put his arm in the face of the Brighton defender, but both are fine to continue after spending time on the floor. However, Gueye goes down off the ball and won't be able to continue.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
Everton have failed to score a first-half goal in 17 of their 26 games, only Crystal Palace (18) and the Blades (19) have failed to score more often in the Premier League this season. However, they also didn't concede before the break for a league-high 17th time this term.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
Everton get the ball rolling again. Dyche will be looking for a reaction in the second half. No changes at the break.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
Brighton will be delighted with their performance in the first half. The Seagulls created an xG (expected goals) of 0.78 before the break from their 10 shots, registering an impressive eight corners and 59.5 per cent of the possession. Gross and Gilmour have also been brilliant at coming forward with the ball out of the midfield, combining for 13 entries into the final third. As for Everton, they had a few bright combinations in the Seagulls' half but struggled with their end product. Calvert-Lewin has been a presence up front and has won three aerials duels, but he has not had many opportunities to get shots away.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
Brighton dominated the first half and stopped Everton from having a shot, but the score is goalless at half-time at the Amex Stadium. The Seagulls were in control and went close to breaking the deadlock on multiple occasions. Welbeck poked a shot wide early on before Adingra had two opportunities. The winger, who is playing his first home match after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, looked electric down the left. He lashed a left-footed strike over the bar before seeing a curling shot deflect out for a corner off Tarkowski. Dunk knocked two headers on target, and Van Hecke also challenged Pickford, but their efforts were tame.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
CHANCE! Everton speed forward down the left, with Calvert-Lewin heading the ball down to Doucoure. He combines with Harrison for a one-two and sends a low cross into the box, but Calvert-Lewin's effort deflects wide before the flag goes up.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
There will be two minutes of additional time. Dyche will want to get into the tunnel as quickly as possible to try and change something.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
Gross is barged to the floor by Garner, who gives away a free-kick on the edge of the box. Garner is fortunate to get away without a yellow card after kicking the ball away. Five players are over the set-piece for Brighton to start with. A few walk away and Welbeck takes it, but he sends his right-footed strike well over.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Everton
Everton's half is summed up by a pass from Tarkowski, who strides out of the defence before chipping a ball up to Calvert-Lewin straight out for a throw-in. The Toffees look lost for ideas in the attack but will be encouraged by the goalless scoreline.
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