The Brazilian Richarlison rescued a golden point in discount to leave Everton’s distance with relegation at four, seven games from the end of the Premier League.
Frank Lampard’s men, who are up to their necks in water, got a saving point at Goodsison Park against a Leicester City team that was winning from the fifth minute. Brendan Rodgers’ men went ahead thanks to a goal from Harvey Barnes and held the lead until 92, when Richarlison’s miracle came from a pass from Venezuelan Salomón Rondón.
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The point is not enough for Everton to breathe easy, but it helps Lampard’s men to score for the second day in a row, after beating Manchester United eleven days ago, and to move four points above Burnley. The ‘Toffees’ have 29 units, 25 from Burnley and 22 from Watford. Norwich City closes the descent with 21 units.
In the other match of the day, Newcastle reached 40 points with a 1-0 victory thanks to a goal from Miguel Almirón. The Paraguayan scored his first goal of the season in the Premier to give the ‘Urracas’ the victory against Crystal Palace.