Leicester City vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Leicester City and Everton remain deep in relegation trouble after slugging out a 2-2 draw in a gripping basement battle at a raucous King Power Stadium on Monday.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s first goal since October, a penalty in the 15th minute, put Everton ahead but Leicester equalised seven minutes later when Caglar Soyuncu fired home.
Jamie Vardy’s clinical finish gave Leicester the lead in the 33rd minute before a manic end to the opening half in which Everton missed two open goals and Leicester playmaker James Maddison had a penalty saved by Jordan Pickford.
Alex Iwobi dragged Everton level with a volley nine minutes into the second half and both sides strove for the winner that would have given their survival hopes a huge boost.
In the end they both had to settle for a point which was more welcome for Leicester who moved out of the relegation zone and up to 16th place with 30 points from 34 games.
Everton, who have not been out of the top-flight for 69 years, stay second-bottom on 29 points from 34 games. They trail Nottingham Forest and Leeds as well as Leicester by a point.
Leicester City vs Everton
Dyche welcomes back captain Coleman, who replaces Ben Godfrey at right-back. The other Everton change sees key midfielder Onana only named on the bench as former Manchester United prospect Garner starts in the middle.
Leicester City vs Everton
Smith opts for three changes to the side that battled for a point at Leeds. Kelechi Iheanacho misses out entirely through injury, with Vardy coming in to lead the line. Ndidi replaces Tete as Leicester bolster their midfield ranks, while Thomas replaces Kristiansen at left-back.
Leicester City vs Everton
SUBSTITUTES: Asmir Begovic, Nathan Patterson, Amadou Onana, Demarai Gray, Yerry Mina, Neal Maupay, Tom Davies, Conor Coady, Ellis Simms.
Leicester City vs Everton
EVERTON (4-3-3): Jordan Pickford; Vitalii Mykolenko, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Seamus Coleman; Abdoulaye Doucoure, Idrissa Gueye, James Garner; Dwight McNeil, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Alex Iwobi.
Leicester City vs Everton
SUBSTITUTES: Danny Ward, Harry Souttar, Victor Kristiansen, Daniel Amartey, Patson Daka, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Nampalys Mendy, Dennis Praet, Tete.
Leicester City vs Everton
LEICESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Daniel Iversen; Luke Thomas, Caglar Soyuncu, Wout Faes, Timothy Castagne; Wilfred Ndidi, Boubakary Soumare; Harvey Barnes, James Maddison, Youri Tielemans; Jamie Vardy.
Leicester City vs Everton
Frank Lampard’s side were hammered 4-1 by Champions League-chasing Newcastle United last time out, with the Goodison Park faithful making their frustrations clear for all to see. The Toffees are in desperate need of a response, with tough challenges against Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester City to follow.
Leicester City vs Everton
Leicester came from behind to draw 1-1 at Leeds United on Tuesday, although the Foxes may have felt they deserved all three points at Elland Road. This will be another crucial battle in the relegation scrap, with Dean Smith’s hosts in 18th just one point and one place above Everton.
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