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Alex Iwobi and Everton will play Premier League football next season after coming from two goals down last night at home to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 and secure their stay with the big boys, Megasportsarena.com reports.
What a moment it was for Iwobi and his teammates at Goodisson Park on Thursday night!
Alex Iwobi made his eleventh straight start and was rated 8/10 for another excellent performance from the midfielder.
The Nigerian international was solid when used as a wing-back but really came to life when swapped to his natural position – with his industry and creativity crucial.
Iwobi had 14 recoveries, won 100% tackles, had 3 take-ons, won 6 duels and one interception.
Everton secured their Premier League status as Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 85th-minute header saw them complete a remarkable second-half comeback from two goals down to clinch a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace on a night of high drama and tension at Goodison Park.
Frank Lampard’s side grabbed their second shot at safety having lost at home to Brentford on Sunday to preserve their top-flight status for a 69th successive season.
Everton knew they would avoid a first relegation since 1951 with victory against Patrick Vieira’s team on Thursday, but they trailed 2-0 at the break after Jean-Philippe Mateta’s opener (21) assisted by Eberechi Eze, was added to by Jordan Ayew (36).
Michael Keane’s instinctive finish sparked the fightback nine minutes into the second half, and after Richarlison had restored parity with his 10th Premier League goal of the season (75), Calvert-Lewin met Demarai Gray’s cross five minutes from time to spark bedlam inside Goodison as fans invaded the pitch to celebrate.
His stooping header completed breathless turnaround!
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