Strand Larsen suffers defeat in season opener

Everton started the new Premier League season with a dream 2-0 home victory over Crystal Palace. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall put the hosts ahead with a fine shot from an angle just before halftime, and Thierno Barry doubled the lead early in the second half with a header. saltysenoritaaz.org

Strand Larsen came on as a substitute for Crystal Palace after 63 minutes, replacing Jean-Philippe Mateta, but the Norwegian couldn't change the result. Palace also suffered a setback when Chadi Riad had to be carried off the pitch in his league debut with what appeared to be a serious knee injury.