Everton send Brighton packing as Jack Grealish ignites win in club?s new home

Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton?s season and Jack Grealish?s bid to reignite his career are all up and running. The on-loan winger from Manchester City delivered two assists in a sparkling home debut for David Moyes? team as Brighton were beaten in impressive fashion. Everton and Grealish looked at home in their sleek new surroundings.
There was pressure and expectation on Everton to serve up a performance befitting the first Premier League game at the ?800m arena. They did not disappoint. Grealish set up both goals, for Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner, and departed to a standing ovation when substituted in the 94th minute. Fabian H?rzeler?s visitors had enough chances to have spoiled Everton?s grand day, including from the penalty spot, but were not clinical or convincing when it mattered. Jordan Pickford saved Danny Welbeck?s spot-kick to ensure there would be no first-day nerves among those in royal blue.
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