Everton welcomes Crystal Palace to Goodison Park as the new Premier League season kicks off, with Pierre Sage making his managerial debut for the Eagles. The Toffees have struggled in recent opening matches, losing their first game in each of the past four Premier League seasons. Ex-Palace boss Oliver Glasner had a successful tenure with the Eagles, winning an FA Cup, Community Shield, and Conference League, but he was unable to beat Everton home and away during his time. Crystal Palace has won just one of their past 23 Premier League matches against Everton, a 3-1 home victory in December 2021. The Toffees will be looking to buck this trend and start the season on a positive note. Everton's recent record in opening matches has been poor, and they will be seeking to improve this. The match against Crystal Palace will be a crucial test for the team, and a win would be a significant boost to their confidence. The Premier League season is highly anticipated, and Everton will be looking to make a strong start. The team has been preparing well, and the players are eager to get started. The match against Crystal Palace will be an exciting encounter, and the fans will be expecting a good performance from the Toffees.