Overview
- Everton beat Ipswich Town 1-0 with Thierno Barry credited with the decisive goal, his fifth of the season.
- A second Barry finish was disallowed after VAR and referee Stuart Attwell ruled Brennan Johnson was offside and had impacted the goalkeeper’s ability to save.
- Barry publicly questioned the offside decision after the match and team-mates, including Jordan Pickford, praised his improved work rate and scoring form.
- The win leaves Everton unbeaten in the league after five games with two wins and three draws as selection is shaped by injuries and recent England call-ups.
- Maintaining momentum is important because a congested schedule and a fourth-round Carabao Cup tie at Newcastle will stretch a squad already relying on youth and fringe players for minutes.