Everton scored a goal in added time to save a point against Tottenham in the opening match of the 23rd round of the English Premier League early Saturday afternoon.
The visiting team led 2-1 at the break – the Brazilian Richarlison it was successful twice – however, the home team Jarrad Branthwaite they equalized with a self-sacrificing header in the 94th minute. The Danish national team striker threw himself into the path of the ball half a meter from the goal line, knocking down the opponent’s goalkeeper as well, but the VAR finally classified the hit as legal.
The draw meant Spurs missed the chance to keep pace with Manchester City and Arsenal, while Everton earned a deserved point.
Luton Town, escaping from relegation, beat Brighton 4-0 on Tuesday, but this time they managed to score four goals again in vain and were already leading with a two-goal difference, in the end they had to settle for a 4-4 draw at the home of the much stronger Newcastle on paper.
Premier League, round 23
Everton – Tottenham 2-2 (1-2)
goal: Harrison (30.), Branthwaite (90+4.), illetve Richarlison (4., 41.)
Newcastle United – Luton Town 4-4 (2-2)
goal: Longstaff (7., 23.), Trippier (67.), Barnes (73.), Osho (21.), Barkley (40.), Morris (59.), Adebayo (62.)
Brighton – Crystal Palace 4-1 (3-0)
goal: Dunk (3.), Hinshelwood (33.), Buonanotte (34.), Joao Pedro (84.), illetve Mateta (71.)
Burnley – Fulham 2-2 (0-2)
goal: Fofana (71., 90+1.), illetve Joao Palhinha (17.), Rodrigo Muniz (21.)
Sheffield United – Aston Villa 0-5 (0-4)
goal: McGinn (12.), Watkins (16.), Bailey (20.), Tielemans (30.), Moreno (47.)
The top group of the championship:
1. Liverpool 22 matches/51 points
2. Manchester City 21/46
3. Arsenal 22/46
4. Aston Villa 23/46
5. Tottenham 23/44
6. West Ham 22/36