ST's weekend football debrief Everton and Palace give rise to expectant EPL fans

Another trophy drought has ended as Crystal Palace won their first major honour by defeating Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

- Deepanraj Ganesan

In the English Premier League, there were goodbyes aplenty as Everton bade farewell to Goodison Park, while Jamie Vardy marked the end of an era at Leicester City with a goal.

Here are three key talking points from the weekend's action.

GOING FROM GOODISON TO GREATNESS?

Everton gave Goodison Park a fitting farewell on May 18 with a 2-0 win over relegated Southampton in what was the storied venue's final Premier League game after 133 years.

The spectacular 52,888-seat stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, which has been named the Hill Dickinson Stadium, will be the Toffees' new home ground.

Everton's women will play at Goodison from next season.

But as Everton end one era and head into a new one, the move into grander surroundings must inspire the team to rise to the occasion and usher in an era of success.

A new stadium alone will not be enough to guarantee that the Toffees will steer clear of relegation danger in the 2025-26 campaign.

Investment in the squad is much needed.