Overview
- Michael Keane gave Everton the lead with a first-half header.
- Jarrod Bowen equalised in the second half with a shot that deflected off Keane, becoming the first opposition scorer at the new ground.
- Pickford said Everton strive for three points every match and lamented the failure to find a decisive second goal.
- The goalkeeper added he was disappointed not to keep a clean sheet despite feeling the team stayed largely solid.
- The result follows a Villa stalemate, an Anfield derby defeat, and a Carabao Cup exit to Wolves, with Crystal Palace up next at home.