Haaland, look out? Thierno Barry’s double lifts Everton into fifth

Everton secured a 3-1 victory over Coventry in the Premier League, moving into fifth place with a stellar performance led by Thierno Barry. The Ivory Coast striker extended his impressive run by scoring twice in just five minutes, turning the tide in favor of Everton. David Moyes's team trailed to Yann Gboho's early goal, but Barry's double proved decisive.

Barry's two goals in a short span marked the beginning of a successful season, surpassing his entire goal tally from the previous campaign. The 24-year-old's form has been exceptional, with six goals in his last seven appearances across all competitions. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored the match-winner in the closing minutes. Everton manager Moyes celebrated a personal milestone, equaling Harry Catterick's record of 592 games in charge.

The club's long trophy drought, lasting since 1995, remains unresolved under Moyes's second spell. Despite not having Jack Grealish due to a suspension, Everton demonstrated resilience and composure, overcoming Coventry's late efforts, including two rejected penalty appeals. Coventry, who have lost three of their last four matches, were left frustrated by VAR decisions, including a missed penalty and red card.