Lucas Digne’s last-ditch free-kick denies Watford win
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Your support makes all the difference.Everton defender Lucas Digne scored with a superb free-kick deep into added time to salvage a 2-2 draw against Watford in a frenetic Premier League clash at Goodison Park on Monday.
Richarlison had given the home side an early lead before Watford made it 2-1 with two goals in three minutes just past the hour mark, Seamus Coleman scoring an own goal and Abdoulaye Doucoure powering home a header.
When Gylfi Sigurdsson spurned the chance to equalise when his penalty was saved just second later, Watford looked to be heading for a win but Frenchman Digne then popped up with his first Everton goal.
The night had started well for the Merseysiders, looking for the three points that would lift them above Manchester United into sixth, when Richarlison scored against his old club after a quarter of an hour.
Everton's Coleman put through his own goal in the 63rd minute when Roberto Pererya's effort hit the post and rebounded off the defender into the net before Doucoure put the visitors in front.
Three minutes later Sigurdsson fired his spot-kick down the middle and Ben Foster saved with his legs but just as mid-table Watford thought they had done enough to win Digne equalised.
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What time does it start?
Everton vs Watford kicks off at 8pm (GMT)
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports’ Premier League and Main Event channels from 7pm. Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the game via the Sky Go app.
The match will also be available on Now TV by grabbing a day pass for just £7.99. https://www.nowtv.com/watch-sky-sports-online
Highlights will be shown at 10am on Tuesday on Sky Sports Premier League.
Player to watch…
Andre Gomes: The Portuguese international has really settled into life in the north-west and that has resulted in some impressive performances. He was once again a level above his teammates in their 1-1 draw with Newcastle, and was trying to make things happen at Anfield in the Merseyside derby. Watford have lost three on the trot and a fully-confident Andre Gomes will be looking to exploit the weaknesses in the Hornets’ defence.
Form guide…
Everton: LWDWLD
Watford: WLDLLL
Odds…
Everton to win: 3/4
Watford to win: 19/5
Draw: 14/5
(Odds provided by 888 Sport)
36 mins: Everton 1 - 0 Watford
Michael Keane brings down Success and Watford have another free kick. They play it short to Quina who passes it out to the right wing. The ball is floated into the box but Pickford comes and punches it away.
39 mins: Everton 1 - 0 Watford
Sema receives the ball out on the right, he pulls inside and whips the ball into the box. Pereyra jumps but the ball clips his head and goes out of play.
42 mins: Everton 1 - 0 Watford
Everton play a long ball up to Richarlison but he's caught offside. Watford hit it long and Deeney flicks the ball on but Pickford collects.
45 mins: Everton 1 - 0 Watford
Everton lead at half-time, Richarlison scores against his old club and by the looks of things it'll be tough work for Watford to square things in the second half.
SECOND HALF: Everton 1 - 0 Watford
Watford get the match back underway but it's Everton who pressure them high up the pitch and win a throw in.
48 mins: Everton 1 - 0 Watford
Watford win a corner, and Holebas puts it into the area. The ball bounces about a bit before Digne boots it clear.
51 mins: Everton 1 - 0 Watford
Watford have possession of the ball and try to play it into Deeney on the edge of Everton's area. The pass is a little heavy and Pickford claims the ball.
54 mins: Everton 1 - 0 Watford
Success is brought down on the edge of Everton's area and Watford have a dangerous free kick. Pereyra takes the free kick and finds the side netting!
57 mins: Everton 1 - 0 Watford
Everton are living dangerously here. Watford win a couple of corners and get shots blocked in both attacks. Pereyra takes corner number three, and he he plays it short to Quina who tries to put it in the box but hits a defender. Great spell for Watford.
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