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Barry Double Sends Everton Past Coventry in 3-1 Comeback

Thierno Barry’s scoring streak lifts Everton toward the top five, with VAR checks likely to shape the post-match reaction.

Overview

  • Everton came from behind to beat Coventry City 3-1 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Friday, November 6, overturning Yann Gboho’s early second-half opener.
  • Thierno Barry scored twice — the second of which was allowed after a VAR review and was his fourth goal in eight days — and Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall added a late third.
  • The match featured multiple VAR interventions, including dismissed penalty claims for Coventry and a contentious check over a possible handball before Barry’s second goal.
  • Manager David Moyes confirmed Jack Grealish remained unavailable due to a breach of club discipline and selected a largely unchanged XI that included Jarrad Branthwaite after a cramp scare.
  • The victory extends Everton’s positive run following two wins over Newcastle and lifts their league position toward the top five while leaving Coventry with renewed relegation pressure ahead of the international break.