Leicester City vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Leicester City and Everton remain deep in relegation trouble after slugging out a 2-2 draw in a gripping basement battle at a raucous King Power Stadium on Monday.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s first goal since October, a penalty in the 15th minute, put Everton ahead but Leicester equalised seven minutes later when Caglar Soyuncu fired home.
Jamie Vardy’s clinical finish gave Leicester the lead in the 33rd minute before a manic end to the opening half in which Everton missed two open goals and Leicester playmaker James Maddison had a penalty saved by Jordan Pickford.
Alex Iwobi dragged Everton level with a volley nine minutes into the second half and both sides strove for the winner that would have given their survival hopes a huge boost.
In the end they both had to settle for a point which was more welcome for Leicester who moved out of the relegation zone and up to 16th place with 30 points from 34 games.
Everton, who have not been out of the top-flight for 69 years, stay second-bottom on 29 points from 34 games. They trail Nottingham Forest and Leeds as well as Leicester by a point.
Leicester City vs Everton
Mykolenko wastes a great left-wing opportunity as his cross loops high over the head of Iwobi. Leicester win a throw-in deep inside their own half, easing the pressure for a momentary period.
Leicester City vs Everton
McNeil falters from the resulting free-kick, his deft cross far too strong for the waiting Tarkowski at the back post. Leicester soon get play back under way with a goal-kick as four minutes of additional time are indicated by the fourth official.
Leicester City vs Everton
As part of a double substitution, Kristiansen also comes on for Thomas.
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Substitution Harvey Lewis Barnes Dennis Pierre Jacques Albert Praet
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WHAT A STOP! Possession pinballs around the edge of the area before falling to Doucoure. The Everton midfielder powers a left-footed strike towards the bottom-left corner, where Iversen makes another excellent save to parry behind.
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