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David Moyes already knows Everton issue he must solve – but Jack Grealish influence clear

TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Christopher Beesley takes a look behind the numbers that tell us more about how Everton are playing courtesy of Opta

By Chris Beesley · Liverpool Echo

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 2:58 PM

Key Things to Know

Everton defeated Ipswich Town 1-0 to remain unbeaten across seven matches in all competitions.
Thierno Barry scored the decisive goal, recording his second Premier League strike of the season.
Everton produced 21 shots with an xG of 2.24 but managed just two efforts on target.

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David Moyes led Everton to a 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town at Hill Dickinson Stadium, keeping the team undefeated through seven matches in all competitions. Thierno Barry scored the winning goal, marking his second Premier League goal of the season. Despite generating 21 shots and an expected goals tally of 2.24, Everton managed only two shots on target throughout the fixture.

Jack Grealish made his first Premier League start since suffering a stress fracture injury in January, creating a match-high five chances from the left side. Everton holds nine points from five Premier League matches despite working with a thin squad that includes injuries to Christian Norgaard and Merlin Rohl.

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