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From nightmare debut season to Everton hero - Barry's revival

From nightmare debut season to Everton hero - Barry's revival

Summary

Everton striker Thierno Barry has scored eight goals in 12 games this season, matching his total from 41 appearances last season. He scored against Newcastle on Monday, continuing a strong run after a difficult start to his Everton career.

Key Facts

  • Barry joined Everton from Villarreal last summer for £27 million.
  • He scored eight goals in 41 appearances last season and has matched that tally in 12 games this season.
  • Barry scored against Newcastle for the second time in five days as Everton won at St James' Park.
  • Only Erling Haaland, with 13 goals, has scored more than Barry's eight among Premier League players in all competitions this season.
  • Before Monday's match, Barry had been involved in 15 of Everton's 24 big chances in the Premier League.
  • Barry had one shot across his first 16 Everton games.
  • Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle said a foul on Fabian Schär occurred in the build-up to Barry's goal.
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