Leighton Baines seemed to know little about it when Jordan Ayew’s shot deflected off his heel and behind after Tom Carroll had broken away on the right following a Swansea counter-attack. Carroll’s diving header was saved by Pickford and five minutes later the Everton goalkeeper clawed Andre Ayew’s attempt over the bar. Macclesfield are 10 points clear in the National League, with one other team set to come up via the play-offs. Photograph: Pete Norton/Getty Images EuropeWith the game now stretched, Everton came desperately close to regaining the lead 15 minutes from time. Jordan Ayew’s astute knockdown from Carroll’s free-kick implored Abraham to score but the substitute screwed his shot over the bar from no more than eight yards.

Source: The Guardian April 14, 2018 16:16 UTC