Match report and free highlights as Jarrad Branthwaite’s equaliser moved Everton out of the relegation zone with a 2-2 draw against Tottenham at Goodison Park. Richarlison had scored twice against his former club to put Spurs on the brink of a win
By Adam Bate, Comment and Analysis @ghostgoal
Jarrad Branthwaite scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn Everton a 2-2 draw with Tottenham that moves his team out of the relegation zone.
Richarlison had twice put Spurs in front against his former club in the first half as Jack Harrison’s goal appeared to have been in vain. But Sean Dyche’s side conjured up an unlikely point thanks to Branthwaite’s rescue act in the 94th minute.
Everton are now without a win in six Premier League games dating back to before Christmas but this was a precious point to move them above Luton and into 17th. Tottenham remain fourth but missed the chance to move further clear of fifth-placed Aston Villa.
How Everton made their point against Spurs
For much of the afternoon it had looked like Richarlison’s day as he stepped up in the absence of Heung-Min Son. His impact was almost instant, volleying the ball left-footed past Jordan Pickford after Destiny Udogie’s clever run found space down the left channel.
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