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Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the equaliser for Everton on Saturday.© AFP
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored his 11th Premier League purpose of the season on Saturday to rescue a degree for Everton in a 1-1 draw towards struggling Burnley. Everton have been the shock early season pacesetters within the English top-flight however have misplaced their means in latest weeks, defeated in 4 of their earlier 5 league video games. Carlo Ancelotti’s group trailed early at Turf Moor after a advantageous strike by midfielder Robbie Brady however England ahead Calvert-Lewin levelled on the stroke of half-time. But neither aspect may discover a winner. Everton edged as much as seventh within the desk whereas Burnley remained within the backside three.
James Rodriguez went near placing the guests in entrance early within the second half however was denied by Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope whereas England’s Jordan Pickford denied Chris Wood late on with a advantageous save.
Burnley had scored simply 4 occasions of their opening 9 matches however they went forward within the third minute because of Brady’s low 25-yard strike.
A unfastened go on the sting of the world from Everton midfielder Allan was intercepted by Ashley Westwood and he squared to Brady, whose right-foot strike went throughout Pickford and nestled within the backside nook.
The guests got here near levelling when Alex Iwobi’s cross was met by Calvert-Lewin, however Pope made a advantageous response save along with his knees.
But Everton have been stage moments earlier than the break. Burnley’s appeals for a foul on Westwood by Allan fell on deaf ears and the Brazilian discovered Richarlison, whose first-time cross was turned in by Calvert-Lewin.
Everton have been threatening at first of the second half and solely an excellent athletic save from an outstretched Pope saved issues stage.
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A well-worked transfer led to Doucoure enjoying the ball again to James, whose strike from the sting of the field seemed destined for the highest nook however Pope was in a position to get his fingertips to the ball.
Pickford additionally caught the attention with a late save from Wood earlier than Pope was once more referred to as into motion to maintain out a close-range shot from Gylfi Sigurdrsson.
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