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Everton vs Leicester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Goodison Park

Sports Staff
Wednesday 20 April 2022 11:45 EDT
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A general view of St. James Park
A general view of St. James Park (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Everton face Leicester City in the Premier League today.

Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.

European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.

Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.

It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Everton vs Leicester City

That's all from Goodison Park, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!

20 April 2022 22:55

Everton vs Leicester City

Having now finally played out this twice-postponed fixture, these sides will meet again next month at the King Power Stadium. Everton must take on Chelsea and arch-rivals Liverpool between now and then, while Leicester host Aston Villa before tackling Roma in the Conference League semi-finals next week.

20 April 2022 22:54

Everton vs Leicester City

Salvaging what may prove to be a crucial point in their battle against the drop, Everton snatch a late equaliser to hold Leicester to a draw and they now have four points from their last two games - taking them four clear of 18th-placed Burnley. A much improved second half display from the home side saw them press a flagging Leicester team back, and the Toffees were finally rewarded for their persistence. Yet again, the Foxes drop points from in front, and their focus will now be solely on the Conference League semi-finals.

20 April 2022 22:50

Everton vs Leicester City

FULL-TIME: EVERTON 1-1 LEICESTER CITY

20 April 2022 22:43

Everton vs Leicester City

Under pressure inside the six-yard box, Fofana heads clear from Gordon's cross and that will surely be that.

20 April 2022 22:43

Everton vs Leicester City

Tempers flare between Mina and Daka again, and this time the former goes down claiming injury. The referee has a long chat with both, which allows others to regain their breath!

20 April 2022 22:41

Everton vs Leicester City

Once again, Richarlison heads wide, though on this occasion there was little chance of turning the ball towards goal.

20 April 2022 22:37

Everton vs Leicester City

From a corner on the right, Rondon can't get clean contact on the cross and his header glances well wide of Schmeichel's goal. Will Everton ever be able to breach this Leicester defence?

20 April 2022 22:36

Everton vs Leicester City

Though Daka is still rubbing his head, the Leicester striker is passed fit to continue.

20 April 2022 22:35

Everton vs Leicester City

After a coming together with Mina in midfield, Daka lies prone on the turf, and the medics rush on to assess his injury.

20 April 2022 22:34

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