Leicester City vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Everton defender Michael Keane handles the ball to concede a penalty (Reuters)

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

Smith displays his attacking intent as he sends on Daka up top for holding midfielder Ndidi.

1 May 2023 21:26

Leicester City vs Everton

Maddison tries one turn too many on the left-hand side after his corner is cleared. Everton eventually manage to swing away the danger and it looks like Leicester will make the first change of the game.

1 May 2023 21:25

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1 May 2023 21:24

Leicester City vs Everton

OFF THE LINE! Maddison crosses towards the back post, where Barnes heads back across goal. Vardy beats Pickford with a close-range header but Tarkowski intervenes on the line to save Everton!

1 May 2023 21:24

Leicester City vs Everton

The travelling Toffees are in fine voice over in the corner of the King Power. Both sides need a win here, so expect a frantic final 30 minutes. This game could go either way with neither side relenting in their endeavours.

1 May 2023 21:22

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Yellow Card Idrissa Gana Gueye

1 May 2023 21:20

Leicester City vs Everton

1 May 2023 21:20

Leicester City vs Everton

1 May 2023 21:19

Leicester City vs Everton

Goal Alexander Chuka Iwobi

1 May 2023 21:19

Leicester City vs Everton

SAVE! The battle between Iversen and Calvert-Lewin continues. The Everton striker drills a ferocious low right-footed strike towards the bottom-left corner, where the Leicester goalkeeper thwarts the thunderous drive with his feet.

1 May 2023 21:17