Everton vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

The Seagulls are struggling to turn their 83.2 per cent possession into chances. Brighton have created just 0.18 expected goals (xG) in the first half, testing Pickford with only one shot on target. Dyche has set his side up to stay compact and try and hit the opposition in transition, and it's working well so far. Everton have managed double the amount of shots that De Zerbi's side have, but it's going to be a tough second 45 minutes as Brighton searches for an equaliser.

Everton go into the break with a 1-0 lead over Brighton after opening the scoring early on. The Toffees found the back of the net through an unlikely scorer, with Mykolenko grabbing his first goal of the season, pouncing inside the box to force a save out of the keeper before slamming home the rebound. Shortly after, the Seagulls thought they’d equalised. Gross delivered a free-kick towards the far post and Dunk struck an unstoppable volley beyond Pickford. However, after a VAR check, the referee ruled the goal out for offside.

HALF-TIME: EVERTON 1-0 BRIGHTON

The Toffees are happy to let Brighton continue to try and break them down in the final few minutes of the half. De Zerbi's side are struggling to find an opening, with Dyche's side remaining resolute. The Seagulls manager won't be happy with his team's performance in the opening 45 minutes.

There will be four minutes of added time at the end of the first half.

Gueye goes into the book after Everton had appealed for a penalty for a foul on McNeil. The referee wasn't happy with Gueye's reaction to the incident.

Despite Brighton enjoying more of the possession, Everton are the side who are creating the better chances. The Toffees have registered six shots so far this game, with Brighton only managing three. Dyche will be desperate for his team to grab a second as the first half reaches the final few minutes.

Everton earn themselves a breather as Mitoma fouls Harrison just inside the Everton half. It's a chance for the Toffees to fill the box and go direct. Pickford launches it towards Tarkowski, but it's a weak header from the defender and it goes behind for a goal-kick.

Milner works the ball out wide to Mitoma and the Brighton winger once again looks to cause problems with his dribbling. However, Harrison is there to snuff out the danger. The Japanese international isn't having a lot of joy out wide as it stands, with Everton dealing with him well.

It's a dangerous scoreline for Everton, with Brighton proving to be a threat in the final third. The Seagulls are struggling to create any clear-cut chances, but De Zerbi's side are working the ball well and causing the Toffees some problems.