Everton v Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result and final score after late Jarrad Branthwaite goal
Richarlison’s double was not enough for Spurs, with the Toffees battling back to earn a valuable point at Goodison Park
Everton snatched a point against Tottenham after Jarrad Branthwaite’s stoppage-time equaliser in a dramatic 2-2 draw in the Premier League.
The Toffees fought back twice after Richarlison’s sublime brace to deny Spurs in their bid to pull level with north London rivals Arsenal in third.
Sean Dyche’s side showed immense character to fight back, first through Jack Harrison and then Branthwaite’s brave header at the far post in the 94th minute, colliding with Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as the ball hit the back of the net.
The Toffees move outside the relegation zone temporarily, on goal difference, with Luton Town dropping into the bottom three.
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Second-half possession has been heavily in Spurs’ favour, at 65 per cent to 35 per cent. The frantic pace has calmed down somewhat, with the Everton fans a little subdued. Their side hasn’t had a clear-cut chance in a while.
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Seamus Coleman is getting ready to come on, with play still not resumed after Richarlison went down.
The Irishman replaces Ben Godfrey at right-back.
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A break in play as Tarkwoski catches Richarlison with an elbow. The crowd, and Sean Dyche, are irritated at the stoppage, as the Brazilian receives the usual concussion checks.
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Spurs continue to pressure the Toffees, and they’re holding the ball patiently. When Everton do press they’re finding their way through well.
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A lull in activity here as both sides press for a pivotal goal. Spurs seem confident passing around the back and midfield, though Everton are pressing well.
Spurs are certainly having the better scoring opportunities though. Kulusevski slips a through ball to Richarlison, who has his shot saved well by Pickford. Maddison can’t reach the header for the rebound, and Everton regroup.
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Everton have only managed to win one point from losing positions this season, so their fans will be worried.
They’ll still be confident about getting something here though, but they’ll have to be careful.
Spurs win a corner after Maddison’s dribble in-behind is intercepted.
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Spurs are knocking the ball around nicely now. Maddison continues to pick up good positions in between Everton’s midfield and defence, though he hasn’t quite had the chance to pull off a moment of magic.
Spurs make two substitutions now, Bentancur and Johnson come off for Pape Matar Sarr and Dejan Kulusevski.
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Udogie powers through down the left, but his cutback is intercepted and Everton counter. Some sloppy play ends with a free-kick near halfway. Everton continue to give up opportunities with sub-par passing.
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Spurs are putting the pressure on now, and they work it nicely down the right. Brennan Johnson puts in a great ball across to Werner, but Godfrey gets in to intercept.
Everton continue to look to get behind Spurs’ defence with balls over the top, while Spurs are content to mix it up with play along the wings and through the middle. Maddison gets one such opportunity, with a half-volley forcing a good save from Pickford down to his left.
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From that corner, Maddison sends Werner through on goal. The German’s attempt is weak and is saved by Pickford, but it turns out he’s offside anyway as Richarlison attempts to get to the rebound.
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