Everton 2-1 Crystal Palace: McNeil's brace hands Toffees their first victory of the Premier League campaign

Dwight McNeil's outstanding performance in the second half led Everton to their first victory of the Premier League season. The team fought back from a goal down to secure a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace, who are still searching for their first win of the season.

Sean Dyche's side had fallen behind to a 10th-minute Marc Guehi opener after the Eagles captain poked home at the near post.

The half-time whistle was greeted by some boos by the Goodison Park faithful after the Toffees failed to have a shot on target.

But the home fans were cheering just two minutes into the second half when McNeil struck a magnificent equaliser as he curled one past Dean Henderson from distance.

The turnaround was then complete in the 54th minute when half-time substitute Jack Harrison delivered a fine cross to the back post for McNeil to finish low under Henderson.

Having lost the lead in four of their last six Premier League games, Everton finally held on for a much-needed victory that lifts them out of the relegation zone and gives the Merseysiders further positive news after the Friedkin Group agreed to take over the club earlier this week.

But Palace's struggles continue this season, with Oliver Glasner's side winless from their opening six league games and sitting outside the drop zone only on goal difference, leading to ex-Palace striker Clinton Morrison declaring them "bang in trouble".

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