McNeil’s first goal came just over a minute into the second half (47th), curling a shot from 25 yards. His second followed soon after, capitalising on a cross from Jack Harrison (54th).
Manager Sean Dyche expressed relief, noting, “It’s great to see the resilience and spirit of the lads after recent results. McNeil showed real quality today, and we finally turned our chances into a much-needed win.”
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner, however, lamented the missed opportunity, saying, “We had control in the first half, but we let the game slip. It’s frustrating to lose like this when we started so well.”
This win was particularly significant for Everton, who had not recorded a single win in the first five games of the 2024/25 EPL season.
The result lifted the team out of the relegation zone, while Crystal Palace remained winless despite their early dominance.
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