In pictures: Everton fans return en masse to a sold out Goodison Park

Premier League clubs enjoyed capacity crowds for the first time since March 2020 this weekend. Everton fans turned out in force to watch their side beat Southampton 3-1 as new manager Rafael Benitez made a strong start to his tenure.

Here are some of the best pictures of Blues supporters on matchday.

Fans start to arrive in an around Goodison Park in order to watch Everton take on Saints.

Some fans arrive early to take their seats inside the stadium.

More fans descend on the stadium via familiar streets as kick-off time nears.

The crowd swells inside Goodison Park in anticipation of the start of the 2021-22 campaign.

The Everton supporters get behind new manager Rafa Benitez.

Fans celebrate as Richarlison scores Everton’s equaliser.

Abdoulaye Doucoure shows his shirt to the crowd as he celebrates putting Everton 2-1 up against Southampton.

And that’s a wrap! The Everton players celebrate the 3-1 victory with their fans.

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