Everton vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Everton vs Burnley
Calvert-Lewin scored a freak goal just before half-time to help Everton to a huge 1-0 win over relegation rivals Burnley at Goodison Park. In a cagey match, it took a mistake from Muric to separate the two sides. He took too long in possession, with his pass bouncing off Calvert-Lewin, looping over his head and into the goal. He made up for his mistake with a big stop to deny the English forward in the second half before O'Shea was sent off for a late slide tackle on McNeil, denying the winger a goal-scoring opportunity. Calvert-Lewin went close again, but his effort from a narrow angle was saved, with Brownhill curling his strike across the goal and wide for the visitors. Burnley needed to respond in the second half but only registered an xG of 0.05 from their two shots. Kompany's men are six points from safety and host Brighton next. As for Everton, their first win in 13 matches sees them jump above Brentford into 15th place. The Toffees travel to Chelsea for their upcoming Premier League match. That's all for today, goodbye.
Everton vs Burnley
Burnley are putting the pressure on in the final few seconds. Gudmundsson's cross flashes across the goal, with Berge collecting it on the other side. Another Clarets cross goes into the box, but Coleman heads it behind. However, it comes to nothing.
Everton vs Burnley
Burnley are trying to work the perfect opportunity to score on the edge of Everton's box, but they don’t have enough time. The Clarets then lose the ball, and Doucoure comes forward. He rolls a pass down the left to Beto, who tries to work a shot on his left foot. However, he is tackled by Esteve, who pokes it behind for a corner.
Everton vs Burnley
There will be five minutes of additional time. It looks like the game might be decided by Calvert-Lewin's fortunate goal just before half-time.
Everton vs Burnley
Beto rolls past Berge on the left touchline, with the Burnley man pulling his shirt back. He is then shown a yellow card. Everton are getting closer to securing a huge three points.
Everton vs Burnley
PENALTY SHOUT! Beto races through the middle of the pitch and is in a battle with Berge, who gets a slight touch on the forward as he runs forward. Beto goes down and wants a penalty, but there was nowhere near enough contact. He should have had a shot!
Everton vs Burnley
Burnley have put plenty of attackers onto the pitch, but they are not finding them. When the Clarets do go long with their passes, they are getting beat in the air by the Everton defence, which is taller and stronger.
Everton vs Burnley
Everton make their first change. Calvert-Lewin scored the only goal just before half-time and is replaced by Beto, who started the last match.
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