David Moyes wants his Everton team to be able to assert more control over matches to help protect an already impressive defence. The Blues boss watched his side battle to a hard-fought win at Brighton and Hove Albion, one built on the resilience of the backline.

Iliman Ndiaye scored a first half penalty as Everton secured only their second Premier League away win since December 2023 with a 1-0 victory at Brighton and Hove Albion to move seven points clear of the relegation zone.

David Moyes led Everton to a second-straight Premier League win as they battled to a 1-0 victory at Brighton on Saturday. Iliman Ndiaye's first half penalty kick was the difference, as Everton took their chance and then defended resolutely in the second half.