Richarlison’s penalty, awarded after referee Kevin Friend used the pitchside monitor, helped Everton keep up their perfect record this season with a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s fifth goal of the campaign put the Toffees ahead early on in the capital, but Cheikhou Kouyate responded for Roy Hodgson’s men. Seven minutes later and another brilliant Rodriguez pass was headed by Lucas Digne onto Ward’s hand in the penalty area. Expand Close Cheikhou Kouyate scores the equaliser for Palace (Clive Rose/PA) PA / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Cheikhou Kouyate scores the equaliser for Palace (Clive Rose/PA)As the heavens opened for a second time in south London, the hosts upped the ante and Wilfried Zaha and Eze had shots blocked. Next up for Everton is a midweek home clash with West Ham in the Carabao Cup while Palace visit Chelsea next weekend.

Source: Irish Independent September 26, 2020 16:07 UTC