Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Everton face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Young is sent off! The Everton defender is dispossessed in a dangerous position and Mitoma bursts through on goal. Young brings him down, and the referee instantly produces a red card! The right-back can have no complaints.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Ndiaye commits a foul on Wieffer in a dangerous position, deep inside the Everton half. Milner will take for the Seagulls and it's played short to Dunk. Adingra is eventually found out wide and he looks to pick out Welbeck in the box, but Tarkowski makes a strong intervention and clears.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Substitution Abdoulaye Doucouré Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton have produced just 0.07 expected goals since the break, but they've shown a clinical edge that Everton haven't. It's been a spirited display from the Toffees, but Brighton's quality has shone through so far. It looks as though Dyche is preparing a change.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
A McNeil cross is punched clear by Steele and it finds Young, who picks out Harrison inside the penalty area. He works it onto his left and sends a powerful shot towards goal, but his effort is blocked and Brighton can clear.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton appeared to be readying Baleba after Veltman's injury, but after a lengthy delay, he's back on his feet and he's going to be able to continue.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Veltman has gone down in the Brighton penalty area after a clash of heads with Doucoure. The medical team are on the pitch and he's receiving treatment, so there will be a delay. It looks as though Hurzeler could be considering making a change.
Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Dyche will be delighted with how his players have started the second half, winning a penalty through their high press before it was overturned. The Toffees now come forward with Harrison who cuts back onto his left and delivers into the box. Doucoure wins the initial header, but Brighton can clear.
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