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Jake O’Brien Secures Everton a Hard-Fought Draw at Brentford

Everton extend their unbeaten Premier League run to seven games under David Moyes with a 1-1 draw, as Brentford’s winless home streak continues.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Everton - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - February 26, 2025 Everton's Jake O'Brien scores their first goal REUTERS/Tony O Brien
Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Everton - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - February 26, 2025 Brentford's Yoane Wissa scores a goal that was later disallowed REUTERS/Tony O Brien
Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Everton - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - February 26, 2025 Brentford manager Thomas Frank shakes hands with Everton's Jake O'Brien after the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
O’Brien equalised with his first-ever goal in English football

Overview

  • Jake O’Brien scored his first goal for Everton, heading in an equalizer in the 77th minute from a Vitaliy Mykolenko cross.
  • Yoane Wissa gave Brentford the lead in first-half injury time, reacting quickly to a rebound after Bryan Mbeumo’s header hit the crossbar.
  • Everton striker Beto missed multiple one-on-one chances, failing to convert key opportunities to secure a win for his team.
  • Brentford remain winless in their last six home games, contrasting with their strong away form of four consecutive victories.
  • Everton, now unbeaten in seven games under Moyes, sit in 15th place with 32 points, while Brentford hold 11th with 38 points after 27 matches.