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An early goal from Dwight McNeil earned Everton a precious 1-0 win over Brentford at Goodison Park that dragged Sean Dyche’s struggling side out of the Premier League relegation zone on Saturday.

McNeil put Everton in front with a superb left-footed finish in the opening minute after an assist by Abdoulaye Doucoure.

The home side spurned several chances to extend their lead in the first half, with Michael Keane, Amadou Onana and Demarai Gray all guilty of poor finishing, while Brentford keeper David Raya saved well from Alex Iwobi following a corner.

Gray, who shot straight at Raya when put clean through by Idrissa Gueye just after the half-hour mark, bundled home minutes before halftime but the video assistant referee ruled the goal out for handball.

Everton keeper Jordan Pickford denied Rico Henry with an excellent save minutes into the second half in a match in which Everton’s back line did brilliantly to deny Brentford’s prolific target man Ivan Toney the time and space to operate.

Brentford pushed hard for an equaliser and dominated possession after the break, coming agonisingly close in injury time when Raya went up for a corner in the dying minutes but headed narrowly wide.

Victory moved Everton up four places to 15th in the table on 25 points, while Brentford stayed ninth.

Everton vs Brentford

11 March 2023 16:48

Everton vs Brentford

Substitution Demarai Ramelle Gray Neal Maupay

11 March 2023 16:48

Everton vs Brentford

Onyeka wins a throw-in off Davies, and Pinnock puts a long one into the box. It's glanced on at the near post and Mee goes for a spectacular overhead kick at the far post, but it hits Tarkowski right in front of him.

11 March 2023 16:46

Everton vs Brentford

11 March 2023 16:45

Everton vs Brentford

In a rare chance to get forward, Doucoure finds himself unmarked as he cuts inside from the left. He decides to have a go from range, but curls his shot straight into Raya's gloves.

11 March 2023 16:44

Everton vs Brentford

Substitution Amadou Ba Zeund Georges Mvom Onana Thomas Davies

11 March 2023 16:42

Everton vs Brentford

11 March 2023 16:42

Everton vs Brentford

Onana gives the ball away cheaply this time, and Everton just can't get out at the moment. Mbeumo slides it back down the right for Schade, but he can't get away from Tarkowski.

11 March 2023 16:41

Everton vs Brentford

11 March 2023 16:41

Everton vs Brentford

CLOSE! It's a great bit of play from Henry as he drives at Coleman before catching him out with a drop of the shoulder. He picks out Schade at the far post with his cross, but he nods his effort wide.

11 March 2023 16:40