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Everton battle back to defeat Crystal Palace
Everton's Dwight McNeil (centre) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Goodison Park, Liverpool, September 28, 2024
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Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace
by James Nalton
EVERTON came out on top in a battle of two teams who had yet to win in the Premier League before their meeting on Saturday afternoon.
Goodison Park has been Everton’s home since 1892, but this team looked lost inside it in the first half.
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