Relegated at kick-off, the Toffees struck a blow during the 35th day of the Premier League, dominating Chelsea (1-0). At the end of the match, the players tried to buy time to preserve their success… and the supporters also went there with their small gesture.
A saving gesture. While Everton held a precious success on their lawn against Chelsea (1-0) on the 35th day of the Premier League, the Toffees players tried everything to gain precious seconds. And the supporters also went there with their small gesture.
In the 97th minute, Jordan Pickford sends his clearance directly into touch. If Reece James is looking to play fast, an Everton supporter grabs the leather to hide it… under his sweater, before releasing it to put it behind the billboards. A few crucial seconds which allowed Frank Lampard’s players to sign their ninth victory of the season.
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The race to maintain relaunched
Thanks to Richarlison’s only goal, the Toffees (18th) remain alive in the maintenance race, while they are two points and a game behind Burnley (16th) and Leeds (17th). Carried by a Jordan Pickford of the big nights, Everton is still struggling to avoid a descent which would be a first since 1951. There are five games left to achieve this, with an intense calendar (Leicester, Watford, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Arsenal) .
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