Thierno Barry hails Moyes after brace sparks Everton fightback against Man City

Thierno Barry has attributed his match-defining performance against Manchester City to timely guidance from David Moyes, revealing that a focused finishing session on the eve of the contest played a decisive role in his two-goal display.

The Everton forward emerged as a central figure in a pulsating 3-3 draw, producing a clinical brace after coming off the bench to swing momentum in his side’s favour.

Introduced in the 64th minute in place of Beto, Barry injected urgency and precision into the attack as Everton mounted a remarkable comeback against Pep Guardiola’s side.

Having trailed earlier in the contest, Everton turned the game on its head with three goals in a devastating 15-minute spell, with Barry at the heart of the resurgence.

His composure in front of goal reflected the extra attention paid to his finishing in training, a detail he was quick to highlight after the match.

“It’s always a privilege to play against the big teams, like Man City,” Barry said. “I’m very happy to come on and score two goals.”

Despite Everton’s spirited fightback, victory slipped away in stoppage time when Jérémy Doku struck late to salvage a point for the visitors, denying Moyes’ side what would have been a statement win.

Barry acknowledged the mixed emotions at full time, balancing personal satisfaction with collective disappointment at not securing all three points.

“We drew, so we need to keep pushing. We have just three games now so we need to take more points,” he added.

The result leaves Everton with renewed belief but also a clear sense of urgency as the season approaches its conclusion, with Barry’s emergence offering a timely boost in their push for a strong finish.