Pickford Gets 8, Gueye With 7.5 | Everton Players Rated In Narrow Victory Vs Brentford | OneFootball

Everton entertained Brentford at Goodison Park earlier this evening as they looked to secure all three points at home in the Premier League. The Toffees made a decent start to the game but were held to a 0-0 draw at the half-time interval.

Idrissa Gueye finally opened the goal-scoring for the home side at the hour mark as Sean Dyche’s men ended up earning a narrow 1-0 victory in front of their home fans.

Let’s take a look at how each Everton player performed during the clash against the Bees.

GK: Jordan Pickford – 8/10

Pickford made a few solid saves at the back and secured a well-deserved clean sheet this evening.

RB: Ben Godfrey – 7/10

He put his foot through the ball when required and did enough to keep a clean sheet.

CB: James Tarkowski – 7.5/10

Tarkowski made a lot of important clearances inside his half and won his fair share of aerial duels.

CB: Jarrad Branthwaite – 7/10

He dealt with the danger when needed and was a dominant presence in the air.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Dwight McNeil of Everton shoots under pressure from Nathan Collins of Brentford during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Brentford FC at Goodison Park on April 27, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

LB: Ashley Young – 7.5/10

He performed his defensive duties well and made one good run with the ball.

RW: Jack Harrison – 6.5/10

Harrison was not shy of having a shot at goal but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.

CM: Idrissa Gueye – 7.5/10

Gueye anchored the midfield relatively well and scored the only goal of the contest in the 60th minute.

CM: James Garner – 7/10

He caught the eye at times in the Brentford half but failed to register a goal.

LM: Dwight McNeil – 7.5/10

McNeil made a few promising chances for others around him but there was no goal for him this evening.

CAM: Abdoulaye Doucoure – 6/10

He was a quiet presence in the Brentford half but managed to engineer one good chance up top.

ST: Youssef Chermiti – 7/10

Chermiti was a lively presence in the final third and was replaced late in the game.

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