EPL: Everton Frustrated in Goalless Draw with Brentford

Everton's Scoring Woes Continue in Draw with Brentford

Everton's upcoming schedule is daunting, with matches against Manchester United, Liverpool...

Everton's goal-scoring struggles continued as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Brentford, who played with 10 men for over an hour.

Everton were left frustrated after a goalless draw against Brentford, despite having a numerical advantage for the entire second half.

Sean Dyche's side have lost just once in eight Premier League games, but their overall performance has been underwhelming, with only two wins this season. They remain just three points above the relegation zone.

This draw felt like a missed opportunity for Everton to create some distance from the relegation zone. Despite dominating the first half, they failed to capitalize on their chances.

Mark Flekken made two crucial saves to deny Dominic Calvert-Lewin, first pushing away a flicked effort and then blocking a drive towards the near post. Meanwhile, Jordan Pickford made a vital stop at the other end, using his outstretched leg to deny Yoane Wissa's goal-bound effort.

Brentford were reduced to 10 men shortly before halftime when Christian Norgaard received a red card for a knee-high challenge on Jordan Pickford. Referee Chris Kavanagh made the decision after reviewing the incident on the pitchside monitor.

Despite being a man down, Brentford's defense held strong in the second half, limiting Everton's scoring opportunities. Idrissa Gueye's powerful strike was palmed away by goalkeeper Mark Flekken, while Vitaliy Mykolenko missed a golden chance from six yards out.

Brentford could have snatched a win, but Keane Lewis-Potter's shot from a promising position was saved by Pickford. Ultimately, Thomas Frank's side earned their first away point of the season, moving up to 10th place in the table.

Everton's upcoming schedule is daunting, with matches against Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City in December. They would have preferred to enter this challenging period with momentum, but instead, they lack a killer instinct.

Sean Dyche's team has struggled to score, failing to find the net in half of their 12 league matches this season. They have not scored in their past three games, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goal drought has extended to eight games.

Calvert-Lewin appears to be lacking confidence, and Dwight McNeil missed a golden opportunity when he sliced through the Brentford defense but shot wide. Substitute Beto nearly won it for Everton in stoppage time, but his low shot was blocked by Ethan Pinnock.

Everton's farewell season at Goodison Park is off to a dismal start, with just one win in six home games. The Blues are struggling to make the most of their final campaign at the iconic stadium.

Brentford, meanwhile, celebrated their first clean sheet of the season despite being depleted. They defended resolutely to earn a hard-fought point, ending a run of five consecutive away defeats in the league.

Brentford also received a boost with the delayed debut of club-record signing Thiago, who came off the bench in the second half. The £30m midfielder had been sidelined since pre-season with a knee injury.