Brighton have failed to win either of their opening two matches of a Premier League season for the first time since 2017-18 – their debut season in the competition (D1 L1). Since joining the Premier League ahead of the 2017-18 season,

Everton won 2-0 in the first competitive game at their new stadium thanks to goals from Illiman Ndiaye and James Garner. But Hurzeler said, "Overall we were the better team, but football is about scoring goals and keeping clean sheets. In the final action, the small details, we weren’t at our highest level.

Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner got Everton up and running at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in a 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday. Jack Grealish starred for David Moyes' side, assisting both goals either side of half time in a dominant performance from Everton.