Everton's first Premier League game at their new home was a powerful, emotional occasion - and The Athletic savoured every moment

Everton christened Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday thanks to a pair of Jack Grealish assists.

After an initial estimate of £500m, the actual cost of Everton’s new home is £802m. This makes it the second most-expensive stadium of all time in the Premier League, behind Tottenham’s new venue, which cost over £1 billion to build.

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Fans were in buoyant mood at their new stadium on the River Mersey before Ndiaye, who also scored their last goal at Goodison Park, Everton's home for 133 years, sparked bedlam when he tapped in Grealish's cross in the 23rd minute.

Everton enjoyed a memorable start at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 2-0 win against Brighton in front of 52,000 fans. Iliman Ndiaye and James Garner struck for the Toffees either side of half-time as Jack Grealish claimed two assists on his first Everton start.