Everton came away from the Manchester City game disappointed despite picking up a point.
David Moyes’ side were 3-1 up heading into the final seven minutes of normal time, but they conceded two late goals.
As a result, Everton’s European hopes have taken a big blow, as they sit three points behind seventh place with just three games to go.
How do you even begin to explain that? 😫
Everton have conceded late on AGAIN… 😡
The big positive is that Thierno Barry scored a brace off the bench, which will be massive for his confidence after a difficult debut season.
Speaking after the game, Barry revealed that he had a secret chat with Moyes prior to the game.
Thierno Barry says David Moyes has set him an Everton target
Some Everton fans have urged Moyes to sell Barry this summer, as they feel he’s simply not up to the required standard.
So, those two goals tonight were so important for his future at the club, as the feeling around him will start to shift.
Plus, Barry has now revealed that he’s close to achieving a target Moyes set for him prior to the City clash.
Speaking to the media, the Frenchman said: “It’s always a pleasure to play against a big team like Man City.
Who was your Man of the Match as Everton settle for a point? 🤝
“I’m very happy to come on and score two goals. In the end it’s a draw but we need to keep pushing. We have three games now and we need to take points.
“Yesterday in training we worked on finishing, the manager said to me ‘You need to score two or three goals before the end of the season’.
“Today I’ve scored two and I’m happy.”
Barry also explained that he spotted a weakness in the City backline when he was sitting on the substitutes’ bench.
“When I was on the bench I watched City’s tactics and I saw if you pressed high with intensity, you can win more balls and counter-attack.
“I think that’s a weakness of City and we did this good. We need to it take game by game and see at the (end) where we are.”
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