Everton vs Crystal Palace Premier League Preview: Everything You Need to Know
Pierre Sage makes his Premier League debut for Palace as both clubs look to build early momentum after mixed pre-season form.
- On Saturday, August 22, 2026, Everton host Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium to kick off their 2026/27 Premier League campaign at 14:00 GMT.
- Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage makes his English top-flight debut after replacing Oliver Glasner, while both clubs completed a rare summer transfer swap involving Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeill.
- Everton manager David Moyes emphasized the need for more goals and tactical control, noting the Blues have spent approximately £62.5 million versus Tottenham Hotspur's over £300 million summer expenditure.
- While Palace's manager Sage reports a clean bill of health, Everton will be without injured players James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam for the opening fixture.
- The campaign represents a building phase for Everton, with Moyes cautioning that competing with heavily-spending clubs remains a significant long-term challenge for squad development.
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Everton hosted Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in the opening Matchweek 1 fixture of the 2026–27 Premier League season. Everton vs Crystal Palace today marked the competitive debut of new Palace manager Pierre Sage, while David Moyes began another campaign in charge of Everton.Both teams had confirmed their starting lineups before kickoff, with […] The post Everton vs Crystal Palace Today: Premier League Live Score, Updates, Stats a…
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Andy Burnham makes Everton Premier League prediction ahead of Crystal Palace opener
Andy Burnham has backed Everton to finish in the Premier League top 10 this season ahead of today’s opening-day clash with Crystal Palace.
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