Everton chance goes begging as Barry heads over before halftime
During the first half of Everton's fixture against Manchester United, midfielder Gareth Barry got on the end of a cross but failed to convert, heading the ball over the crossbar. The moment represented one of Everton's best chances of the opening period. The match remained goalless at that stage.
Read the full story at skysports.comGareth Barry's missed header summed up Everton's struggles to make their pressure count against Manchester United, with the veteran midfielder getting into a dangerous position but failing to test the keeper. For a side that has historically relied on set-piece efficiency against top opposition, spurning such chances can prove costly in tightly contested matches. The moment highlighted both Everton's attacking intent and their lack of cutting edge in the final third.
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