Richarlison’s superb individual goal helped lift Everton to within five points of the Champions League places after a 3-1 win over struggling Crystal Palace. Carlo Ancelotti’s side moved above Manchester United and level on points with fifth-placed Sheffield United, who host Bournemouth on Sunday. A total of 17 points from his eight matches in charge is bettered only by near-neighbours and runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool over the same period. Walcott’s 50th Premier League assist was to be his last involvement as he departed to injury soon after, ending the personal momentum he had built up with his winner last week against Watford. Everton are up to seventh in the Premier League (Martin Rickett/PA)The same could not be said minutes after half-time when Zaha played in Benteke.

Source: Irish Independent February 08, 2020 14:37 UTC