Analysis: Grealish lights up Everton's perfect day

Everton were celebrating a new chapter in their long-running story with their first Premier League game since leaving Goodison Park - and only victory would have crowned an occasion that has been many years in the making.

If not yet carrying the atmosphere and hostility of their great old arena, this vast state of the art stadium was a cauldron of sound and colour in the build up to kick-off.

Everton displayed early nerves, but Jack Grealish delivered exactly what David Moyes wanted when he delivered the cross which saw Iliman Ndiaye arrive at the far post to score.

Grealish excited Everton's fans with his willingness to take on Brighton defenders - a quality which often seemed lost in his latter days at Manchester City - offering them a cutting edge rarely seen in the defeat at Leeds United.

It was his pass that set up James Garner for Everton's second, although this was very much a bit part to the rifled finish that flew past Bart Verbruggen.

And it was fitting that goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, such a significant figure in keeping Everton in the Premier League in recent seasons, played a key role with the late penalty save from Danny Welbeck that snuffed out any Brighton hopes of a late revival.

The performance may not have been perfect for Everton but winning was all that mattered and the day ended in scenes of joyous celebration in the club's new home.