Everton squandered a golden chance to secure their Premier League status by squandering a 2-1 lead to lose 3-2 at home to Brentford.
After Burnley’s loss to Tottenham, Frank Lampard’s men knew a win would officially take them out of the relegation battle.
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Everton conceded two goals in quick succession and also had two of their own players sent off
And they got off to the perfect start as a free kick from the right hit Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s stomach and bounced into the net.
However, the Toffees were reduced to ten men when Jarrad Branthwaite was sent off for taking Ivan Toney down.
Brentford quickly fought back as Yoane Wissa’s curling shot deflected Seamus Coleman, however, Everton restored their lead through Richarlison’s penalty just before half-time.
But within three minutes of the second half, Everton’s lead turned into a deficit with Wissa and Rico Henry for the Bees. The match also saw Salomon Rondon being sent off just three minutes after coming on.
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