Everton registered their first win of the season in the Premier League this evening.
Sean Dyche’s Everton have got the better of Brentford 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Brentford headed into the match as the favourites.
The Bees have been in better form.
And, some would even say that Brentford have the better players.
Yet, it was Everton who picked up all three points from the encounter.
One of the goalscorers for the Toffees was Abdoulaye Doucoure.
The £120,000-a-week (SalarySport) midfielder found the back of the net in the sixth minute.
James Tarkowski praise for Everton teammate Abdoulaye Doucoure
Doucoure scored with a superbly taken half-volley.
James Tarkowski provided the assist.
After the match, Everton defender Tarkowski spoke highly of Doucoure, saying that the work that he puts in for the team is incredible.
Tarkowski said about Doucoure on Sky Sports Premier League (7:39pm, September 23, 2023): “The work he puts in for this team is incredible.
“I think ever since this manager has come in, he has been one of our best players, and you can see exactly why.”
Abdoulaye Doucoure a big player for Everton
In our view, Abdoulaye Doucoure is one of the best and most important players for Everton.
The 30-year-old midfielder has been one of the better players for Everton in recent times.
And, in our opinion, the Mali international will be massive for Everton in the coming weeks and months.
Abdoulaye Doucoure could have added to the one goal that he scored against Brentford.
The midfielder took two shots, played one key pass, had a pass accuracy of 81.8%, won two headers, took 59 touches, made one interception and one clearance, and put in two crosses.
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