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From nightmare debut season to Everton hero – Barry’s revival
Thierno Barry has transformed his start at Everton, matching last season’s eight-goal total in just 12 games this season. His latest goal helped secure a win at Newcastle, and his form has made him especially important to the team after Beto’s departure.
Barry scored eight times in 41 appearances last season and had only one shot across his first 16 Everton games. He has now scored twice against Newcastle in five days, with only Erling Haaland scoring more among Premier League players in all competitions this season. Everton paid £27m for the 24-year-old, who has also been involved in 15 of the club’s 24 big chances in the league; Newcastle’s manager disputed the build-up to Monday’s goal.
In short
- Barry matched last season’s eight goals in 12 games.
- He has become Everton’s key senior striker.
- Newcastle’s manager claimed a foul in the goal’s build-up.
Explained simply
Everton are a football club in the Premier League, England’s top division. Thierno Barry is a 24-year-old forward signed from Spanish side Villarreal for £27 million; his first season at Everton brought eight goals in 41 appearances.
A forward’s goals can shape a club’s results, and Barry’s role has grown since striker Beto left. Barry has scored eight times in 12 games this season, after managing one shot in his first 16 Everton games. His form matters to Everton’s attack, while the fee paid for him adds scrutiny to his contribution.
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