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Thierno Barry shows his prowess again as Everton storm into top five

Everton 3-1 Coventry City: The forward’s form as the club’s only recognised striker is proving a major boost. Only Erling Haaland has scored more than him in the League…

By Carl Markham · The Independent - Football

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:26 PM

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Everton moved into the Premier League's top five after defeating Coventry City 3-1.
Thierno Barry scored twice to take his season tally to 10 goals in all competitions.
Yann Gboho opened the scoring for Coventry before Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall added Everton's third goal.

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Everton moved into the Premier League top five after coming from behind to secure a 3-1 victory against Coventry City. Striker Thierno Barry starred with a second-half brace, overturning Yann Gboho's opening goal for Frank Lampard's visiting side before Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sealed the win.

The victory marked Everton's third consecutive league win and saw manager David Moyes equal Harry Catterick's record of 592 matches in charge. Barry took his season tally to 10 goals across all competitions, while Coventry were denied two first-half penalty appeals.

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