Goalprints To Everton's Gawang, Brighton's Players Under Record Michael Owen
JAKARTA - Brighton & Hove Albion player, Evan Ferguson, managed to stick to England legend Michael Owen's slick record. That's after he scored against Everton in Premier's 2022/2023 Premier league.
Evan scored in the 51st minute of the match which took place at Goodison Park Stadium, Wednesday, January 4 in the morning WIB. At that time, Brighton won 4-1 after Koaru Mitoma, Solly March, and Pascal Gross also contributed goals.
The goal, which Evan scored, made him the second youngest assistist and goalscorer in the Premier League after Owen.
"Evan Ferguson (18 of 76 days) is the second youngest player in Premier League history to score and provide assists in the game, after Michael Owen (17 years 364 days) in 1997 against Crystal Palace," Opta Joe wrote on his Twitter account, Wednesday 4 January.
18 - Evan Ferguson (18y 76d) is the second-youngest player in Premier League history to both score and assist in a match, after Michael Owen in 1997 (17y 364d v Crystal Palace). Flyer. pic.twitter.com/rMoSFmnlT5
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 3, 2023
Not only was he able to stick to Michael Owen's record, Evan Ferguson's performance in that match also made him listed as a young player who managed to score a goal in a row in the Premier League. This record surpassed Federico Rachuda's achievements in 2009.
"At the age of 18 and 76 days, Evan Ferguson was the youngest player to score in a consecutive Premier League appearance since Federico Bridda in 2009," Opta Joe wrote in another post.
18 - Aged 18 years and 76 days, Evan Ferguson is the youngest player to score in consecutive Premier League appearances since Federico Macheda in 2009. Impact. pic.twitter.com/OOpttZfLKp
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 3, 2023
Thanks to the slick performances of the players, including Evan Ferguson, The Seagulls were able to pick up full points at Everton's home. Now Roberto De Zerbi's side have 27 points.
That number of points makes Brighton sit in 8th position in the standings. While Everton, who lost 3 points at home, are still stuck in 16th position with a collection of 15 points.