Brighton’s perfect start to the Premier League season was ended as Everton recorded a fine 2-0 win at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
Demarai Gray’s own resurgence continued on the south coast as his precise finish broke the deadlock four minutes before the interval following a solo run.
Rafael Benitez has now collected seven points from his opening three games as Everton manager, and his side doubled their lead from the penalty spot through Dominic Calvert-Lewin, albeit only after wrestling the ball off his team-mate Richarlison.
Everton’s first win at Brighton since April 1983 moves them up to second place ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Chelsea on Saturday evening, live on Sky Sports, while the Seagulls slip to seventh.
