2-2

Result: Late Kone strike earns Everton point
Arouna Kone nets a late leveller to salvage a point for Everton in their Premier League opener against Watford as the teams play out a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park.
Reaction

Everton captain Phil Jagielka praises Arouna Kone's "quality"
Everton captain Phil Jagielka says that he and his teammates have always been aware of Arouna Kone's "quality".Aug 11, 06:35

Roberto Martinez: Leighton Baines injury "a real disaster" for Everton
Everton manager Roberto Martinez admits that defender Leighton Baines's latest injury setback is "a real disaster" for the club.Aug 9, 09:36

Miguel Layun: 'Watford have the quality to survive'
Watford midfielder Miguel Layun backs his side to avoid relegation from the Premier League following their 2-2 draw with Everton.Aug 8, 21:15

Everton boss Roberto Martinez: We were still in "pre-season mode"
Everton boss Roberto Martinez admits that his side were not up to speed in the first half of their opening-day draw against Watford at Goodison Park.Aug 8, 17:54

Watford boss "very happy" with opening day draw at Everton
Quique Flores says that he is "very happy" with his Watford team, who drew 2-2 at Everton on the opening day of the new Premier League season.Aug 8, 17:52

Everton's Ross Barkley disappointed with opening-day draw
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley believes that his side should have taken all three points from their opening-day clash against Watford.Aug 8, 17:21
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole rates each player who competed in today's 2-2 draw between Everton and Watford.
Analysis
Sports Mole assesses the 2-2 draw between Everton and Watford at Goodison Park on the opening day of the Premier League season.
Match Report
Arouna Kone nets a late leveller to salvage a point for Everton in their Premier League opener against Watford as the teams play out a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live minute-by-minute text updates of the Premier League opener between Everton and Watford at Goodison Park.
HT Report
Watford hold a 1-0 lead against Everton at Goodison Park thanks to a strike from Miguel Layun in the 14th minute.
Team News
New Watford boss Quique Flores hands debuts to six of his side's summer signings for their Premier League opener against Everton at Goodison Park.
Preview
Sports Mole takes a look at the key talking points ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and Watford.
Head to Head
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Form Guide
Build-up

Roberto Martinez fears prolonged Leighton Baines injury absence
Everton manager Roberto Martinez fears that Leighton Baines could be ruled out of action for an extended period after the left-back suffered a training injury.Aug 8, 14:55

Quique Sanchez Flores: 'Watford are ready for Premier League'
Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores believes that his side are ready for the start of the Premier League ahead of their first game away at Everton.Aug 8, 09:28

Roberto Martinez: 'Gerard Deulofeu likely to miss Watford clash'
Gerard Deulofeu is set to miss Saturday's Premier League opener against Watford due to a hamstring injury, according to Everton boss Roberto Martinez.Aug 3, 16:23

Muhamed Besic to miss Everton opener through injury
Roberto Martinez reveals that Muhamed Besic is likely to miss Everton's opening game of the new Premier League season with a hamstring injury.Jul 31, 13:34