Everton and Leeds United shared the spoils in a 1-1 Premier League clash on Monday night as in-form striker Thierno Barry continued his scoring streak to rescue a point for the Toffees.
Match Overview
James Justin gave Leeds a deserved 28th-minute lead with a clinical finish from Anton Stach's cross, marking his second league goal of the season. The visitors dominated the first half, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin nearly doubling their advantage against his former club by striking the post six minutes later.
Everton manager David Moyes made tactical changes at halftime, introducing Jarrad Branthwaite and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to match Leeds' formation. The substitutions paid dividends as Barry (76') poked home Idrissa Gueye's cross for his fourth goal in five matches - a remarkable turnaround after scoring just once in his first 18 league appearances.
"If you're a centre-forward, you need to score goals... His training is better. When you're training well, you have a better chance of scoring," Moyes told Sky Sports about Barry's improved form.
Key Moments
- Gueye rattled the crossbar just two minutes after Everton's equalizer
- Leeds registered 10 first-half shots compared to Everton's zero
- The result extends Everton's winless home run to five matches
League Implications
The draw moves Everton into the top half of the table, while Leeds remain six points clear of the relegation zone in 16th position. Daniel Farke's side continue to struggle for consistency on the road, having secured just one away victory this campaign.
"We should've buried the game in the first half," admitted Farke. "It's disappointing we weren't far from winning, but it's a good result overall."
Player Ratings
Everton: Barry (8) earned Player of the Match honors, while Gueye (7) impressed in midfield.
Leeds: Justin (8) stood out with his goal and defensive contributions.
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