Everton v Crystal Palace: Key stats and talking points

An Everton side who competed for the European places for much of last season begin this campaign against a Crystal Palace team playing their first Premier League game under manager Pierre Sage. BBC Sport examines some of the key themes going into their meeting at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. Everton begin the new season with perhaps two main ambitions: a challenge for the European places that lasts until the end of the campaign and better form at home.In 2025-26, the Toffees were in conte