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Everton Boss David Moyes Doubts Whether VAR Will Be Applied Consistently
On Saturday, Thierno Barry scored the opener in Everton's 1-0 victory over Ipswich, extending the club's unbeaten start and leaving them three points off the top of the table.
Manager David Moyes criticized a VAR decision that disallowed a second Everton goal for interference with Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton, arguing the header would not have been saved regardless of Brennan Johnson's offside position.
Ipswich's Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu was sent off midway through the second half after receiving a second yellow card for simulation. Manager Gary admitted Fatawu should have been more experienced in that situation.
Despite the victory, Moyes expressed frustration with Everton's finishing, noting the team managed 21 shots but only two on target and that such performance levels are not good enough.
Defender James Tarkowski contributed a rare volley from 25 yards to end a four-game drought, while Moyes remains pleased with the defensive solidity underpinning the side's unbeaten start.
The Tractor Boys lost by 1-0 on their visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Meanwhile, technician Gary O'Neil left the Chilean again among the alternates.