Everton Overtake Man Utd After Sinking Palace
09 February, 2020
Everton 3-1 Crystal Palace
Everton moved above Manchester United in the Premier League standings into seventh with a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon.
Carlo Ancelotti's charges got off to the perfect start when Bernardo turned home Theo Walcott's cross at the far post on 18 minutes.
Palace were back on level terms through Christian Benteke's strike on 51 minutes but Everton restored their lead through Richarlison seven minutes later.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin wrapped up the points for the Toffees with his 11th league goal of the season in the 88th minute.
Brighton and Hove Albion 1-1 Watford
A relegation battle fixture failed to produce a winner as Brighton and Hove Albion and Watford shared the spoils at the AMEX Stadium.
Abdoulaye Doucoure got the opening goal for the Hornets in the 19th minute, but Brighton managed to secure an equaliser thanks to an own goal from Adrian Mariappa.
The point leaves Watford in 19th position while Brighton are unchanged in 15th position.
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za
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