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
ANOTHER GREAT SAVE! Iversen makes another outstanding stop to deny McNeil. Coleman had latched onto Iwobi's throughball before cutting back to the Everton forward, whose firm right-footed strike seems destined for the bottom-right corner. However, the Leicester goalkeeper has different ideas as a strong right-hand save repels the effort.
Leicester City vs Everton
The half-time whistle will soon approach but both sides continue to attack this encounter with a full-throttle approach. Neither side are taking a backwards step, although another Leicester goal could settle this contest.
Leicester City vs Everton
The Toffees are far from out of this game. However, Everton are winless in their last 12 Premier League away trips (D5 L7). Since beating Brighton 2-0 in August 2021, they have won just two of their last 33 away league games (D10 L21).
Leicester City vs Everton
Dyche's side win a free-kick on the right-hand side. Garner delivers a low cross towards the centre of the box, where Iwobi makes a poor effort at goal as Iversen watches the ball fly well wide.
Leicester City vs Everton
Everton look to respond with a corner almost straight from their kick-off. Leicester stand firm to defend and the King Power is rocking – the Foxes' supporters believe they can beat the drop now.
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