The opening day of the Premier League campaign for Everton and Palace saw start their respective campaigns with a goalless stalemate in south London.
- Ayew and Benteke chosen to lead the line, with Zaha joining three new signings in Cahill, Camarasa and McCarthy on the bench
- Everton dominate early exchanges in blustery conditions at Selhurst Park; Benteke with huge goal-saving clearance on ’14, and Guaita makes good save on ‘31
- Palace pile on the pressure in last five minutes of first half, Meyer comes closest on ‘40, leading to three corners with Palace threatening at back post
- 0-0 at half-time
- Van Aanholt clears off the line on ’51; Pickford denies Ayew on ’56 and Meyer on ’57 in huge one on one chances
- Zaha replaces Ayew on ‘64
- Richarlison comes close on ’67, Van Aanholt flashes across the box on ‘75
- Schneiderlin sees red on ’76 for second yellow challenge on Palace captain
- 0-0 at full-time
Just 90 minutes of Premier League football had occurred at Selhurst Park – the entertaining Bournemouth victory on the last day of the season - separated the 0-0 between the Eagles and Everton at the home of Palace.