Everton secured a comeback victory against Coventry City, with Thierno Barry scoring two second-half goals to seal the win. The forward, who faced criticism in his first season, has now reached 10 goals for the current campaign.
Coventry took the lead in the 52nd minute through Yann Gboho, but Barry quickly responded. He equalized with a header from a back-post duel and then added a second goal five minutes later, bundling the ball over the line. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall added a third goal late in the match, securing the points for Everton.
Manager David Moyes marked his 592nd game in charge of Everton, drawing level with Harry Catterick for the most matches managed at the club. The win moved Everton up to fifth in the league standings.
Despite the positive result, Moyes indicated that the team could achieve more if they had received greater backing in the summer transfer window. The club is also managing the return of Jack Grealish, who is on a tailored training program following an off-field incident.
Coventry manager Frank Lampard saw his side unable to capitalize on their lead, allowing Everton back into the game. Despite a competitive start, they offered little threat after Gboho's opening goal. The match was attended by 52,395 fans.