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Premier League sides cruised into the EFL Cup third spherical on Tuesday however there was concern for Brighton over new signing Matt O’Riley.
Denmark midfielder O’Riley arrived from Celtic this week however lasted simply 9 minutes of his Seagulls debut, hobbling off with an obvious ankle harm in opposition to League One facet Crawley City.
That difficulty will depart Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler nervous, although the efficiency from the remainder of his facet left little concern after a 4-0 victory.
Simon Adingra acquired issues going within the first half earlier than Jeremy Sarmiento, Julio Enciso and Adam Webster have been on course after the interval in a routine second-round win.
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— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) August 27, 2024
In stark distinction to Brighton, Sean Dyche’s Toffees are but to win – or rating – within the Premier League this season however dispatched League Two’s Doncaster Rovers 3-0 at Goodison Park.
Tim Iroegbunam and Iliman Ndiaye each scored their first aggressive targets for Everton earlier than backup striker Beto sealed a routine victory, which got here in comparable trend to Palace’s 4-0 win over Norwich Metropolis.
Oliver Glasner’s facet are with out victory within the high flight this marketing campaign, too, however eased into the third spherical after Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice, together with targets for Eberechi Eze and Daichi Kamada, at Selhurst Park.
Leicester Metropolis, one other facet and not using a level to their title within the high division but, additionally overcame Tranmere Rovers 4-0 due to targets from new signing Jordan Ayew, Stephy Mavididi, Wilfred Ndidi and Harry Winks.
