Everton inaugurated their new state-of-the-art stadium, leaving Goodison Park after 133 years, with thousands of supporters attending hours before kick-off. The occasion signalled the start of a hoped-for prosperous era following prolonged financial and footballing difficulties. Jack Grealish arrived on loan from Manchester City as the most high-profile summer signing after limited game time under Pep Guardiola. Grealish showed renewed intent to take on defenders and delivered a decisive attacking contribution. Everton secured a 2-0 victory over Brighton, achieving the immediate result David Moyes sought and offering fresh momentum for the club and player.
Everton were playing the first Premier League game at their magnificent new state-of-the-art stadium, finally leaving Goodison Park behind after 133 years. Supporters gathered in their thousands hours before kick-off, making their way from the famous Liver Birds at the Pier Head to Hill Dickinson Stadium for a historic day, the start of what Everton hope will be a prosperous new era after years of financial and footballing struggle.
And the name on so many fans' lips was that of Jack Grealish, released from life in the shadows at Manchester City to start again on loan at Everton, the most high-profile arrival at the club this summer. Grealish, who will turn 30 in September, has lived life on the margins under Pep Guardiola in recent seasons, making only seven league starts last term.
So the stage was set, Grealish instantly feeling the love of more than 50,000 Everton fans as he swiftly showed a desire to take on defenders, a quality that seemed lost in his latter days at City. Everton's performance may not have been perfect, but on a day when only victory mattered, they achieved the desired outcome with a 2-0 win against Brighton, with Grealish playing a significant role.
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