Wasteful Palace punished by Everton in Sage's first game The opening match of the Premier League season often sets the tone for the rest of the campaign.
For Crystal Palace fans, Saturday's 2 0 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park was a sobering reminder that their team has yet to find its rhythm.
Goals from Kiernan Dewsbury Hall and Thierno Barry marked a much needed win for the Merseyside club. However, it only served to compound the frustrations of Eagles supporters who had been hoping for a brighter start.