Analysis: Brighton 1-1 Everton
Michael Beardmore, BBC Sport
Could Everton draw their way to safety?
It’s quite conceivable, especially, of course, if the result of their appeal against a 10-point deduction goes in the Toffees’ favour.
Lewis Dunk’s stoppage-time equaliser for 10-man Brighton might have extended Everton’s winless Premier League run to nine games – but they have, at least, picked up five draws during that sequence.
No one below them is pulling up trees, apart from perhaps Luton and even their resurgence seems to have cooled off. Nonetheless, this was a huge opportunity missed to end that winless run, especially after Billy Gilmour’s red card.
One thing is for sure, though, if Everton are to avoid the necessity for another final-day relegation battle, they need their attackers to start firing.
Defenders – like Jarrad Branthwaite at the Amex – and midfielders are popping up with key goals but Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Beto et al simply have to start contributing more.
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