Brighton Worry Over O'Riley As Premier League Sides Secure EFL Cup Wins

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Premier League teams advanced to the EFL Cup third round on Tuesday, but Brighton faced a setback with new signing Matt O'Riley. The Denmark midfielder, who joined from Celtic this week, had to leave the field after just nine minutes due to an apparent ankle injury during his debut against League One's Crawley Town.

Despite O'Riley's early exit, Brighton's head coach Fabian Hurzeler saw his team secure a comfortable 4-0 victory. Simon Adingra opened the scoring in the first half, followed by goals from Jeremy Sarmiento, Julio Enciso, and Adam Webster in the second half.

In contrast to Brighton's success, Everton have yet to win or score in the Premier League this season. However, they managed a 3-0 victory over League Two's Doncaster Rovers at Goodison Park. Tim Iroegbunam and Iliman Ndiaye netted their first competitive goals for Everton before backup striker Beto sealed the win.

Crystal Palace also enjoyed a 4-0 triumph over Norwich City. Oliver Glasner's side, still seeking their first top-flight win of the season, progressed to the third round with ease. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice, while Eberechi Eze and Daichi Kamada added to the tally at Selhurst Park.

Leicester City, another Premier League team without a point so far this season, defeated Tranmere Rovers 4-0. New signing Jordan Ayew found the net alongside Stephy Mavididi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Harry Winks to secure their place in the next round.

The victories for these Premier League sides highlight their strength in cup competitions despite struggles in league play. Brighton will be hoping for a swift recovery for O'Riley as they continue their campaign.

The EFL Cup continues to provide opportunities for teams to gain momentum and confidence as they navigate both domestic and cup fixtures.