Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Everton face Wolverhampton Wanderers today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
So close! A across arrives at the back post for Doherty who rises above Myklenko to head towards goal, but his effort strikes the post! Cunha attempts to turn in the rebound, but Young flings himself in front of the shot to make the block.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Everton have the ball in the back of the net... but it won't count! Young's delivers into the box and Sa clashes with Calvert-Lewin. It falls to Ndiaye, and he fires it home at the second attempt. The referee has blown his whistle for a foul, with Calvert-Lewin adjudged to have gone in too aggressively on Sa.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Cunha turns in space outside the Everton penalty area and unleashes towards goal, but Young blocks his effort. The ball flies up into the air, and Cunha commits a rash challenge on Mangala. The Brazilian is growing increasingly frustrated.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Cunha skins Young and drives towards the byline. He fires across goal, but Branthwaite does well to snuff out the danger and wins his side a goal-kick. Cunha has caused Everton problems at times, but the final ball hasn't been there.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Tarkowski tries to shield the ball out of play, but he's given away a corner. Cunha will take for Wolves and he delivers to the front post. Calvert-Lewin and Lemina tussle for it, but it's behind for a goal-kick.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
O'Neil makes the first change of the game, and it's Guedes who is replaced. Hwang enters the fray for Wolves.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Mykolenko gives the ball away in a dangerous position, and it's a chance for Lemina to drive into the box. He has Cunha and Strand Larsen supporting him, but his cutback is blocked by Mangala and Pickford can collect.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Cunha is eventually back to his feet, but he looks in some discomfort. He's going to attempt to continue, and the referee restarts play with a drop ball in favour of Everton.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Cunha has gone down just outside the Everton penalty area, and he's going to require some treatment. There's a short delay as the Brazilian is seen to.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLL!!! 3-0 EVERTON!! McNeil delivers the corner to the back post and Sa attempts to come out and collect it. He can't quite get there and Calvert-Lewin attempts to win it in the air, and it's into the back of the net! It looks as though it came off Dawson for an own goal!
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