Everton Beats Palace, Strand Larsen Debut

Everton secured a dream start to their Premier League season with a 2-0 home triumph over Crystal Palace. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall put the hosts ahead with a well-struck shot just before halftime, and Thierno Barry doubled the advantage early in the second period with a header.

Jørgen Strand Larsen entered the fray for Crystal Palace in the 63rd minute, replacing Jean-Philippe Mateta, but the Norwegian striker couldn't influence the outcome in his half-hour appearance. Palace's misery was compounded when defender Chadi Riad, making his league debut, was stretchered off with what appeared to be a serious knee injury. newsbetting.bond