“Moyes’ ‘WORLD-CLASS’ Everton Prodigy on BRINK of EPIC FAILURE – Is He the NEXT Cenk Tosun FLOP?”
Everton’s dramatic 2–1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday night provided late excitement and an important three points, even if the overall performance raised concerns.
Jack Grealish’s 93rd-minute strike sealed victory, ending Palace’s impressive 19-match unbeaten run and lifting Everton to eighth in the Premier League table with 11 points from their opening fixtures.
For much of the game, Everton struggled to gain control. Palace’s Daniel Muñoz gave the visitors the lead in the 37th minute, capitalising on Everton’s sluggish first-half display.
The Toffees lacked attacking sharpness, and it took strong half-time words from David Moyes to inspire an improved second-half response.
His side returned with greater intensity and eventually found the breakthrough, demonstrating resilience that will please their manager ahead of a tough post-break trip to Manchester City.
However, the first-half attacking issues highlighted a familiar problem — a lack of consistent firepower up front.
For many fans, it brought back memories of Cenk Tosun, the £27m striker signed from Besiktas in 2018 to replace Romelu Lukaku.
Tosun scored 11 goals in 61 appearances but never truly adapted to the Premier League.
After losing his place to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, he eventually returned to Turkey, his Everton spell remembered as one of unfulfilled promise rather than lasting impact.
That history serves as a warning for Thierno Barry, Everton’s new £27.6m summer signing from Villarreal.
The 6ft 5in French U21 forward arrived with a reputation as a “serious No.9 prospect” after scoring 11 goals and recording four assists in La Liga last season.
Statistically strong in aerial duels and progressive play, Barry has the physical and technical attributes to succeed — but adapting to the Premier League’s pace is proving challenging.
Against Palace, Barry was substituted at half-time after a quiet showing that included 19 touches, no shots, and ten losses of possession.
Moyes has urged patience, acknowledging that the young striker needs time to adjust to Everton’s system and the intensity of English football.
Barry’s potential remains clear, but he must turn promise into productivity to avoid following Tosun’s path.
Everton’s comeback win underscored their growing resilience, yet their attacking inconsistency — and Barry’s slow start — reveal that Moyes still has work to do to make this team truly competitive.
