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
The numbers behind a remarkable first half truly tell the story. Everton (2.78) and Leicester (2.4) have mustered over five expected goals between them after a chaotic opening period. Calvert-Lewin will be rueing a glorious missed chance, while Maddison will not want to look back at his saved penalty. As the second half approaches, both sides are firmly in this contest with crucial points in the relegation battle up to play for.
Leicester City vs Everton
What a half of Premier League football! Calvert-Lewin opened the scoring from the penalty spot but Leicester soon surged into the lead after goals from Soyuncu and Vardy. Smith's side could have extended their lead on the stroke of half-time, but a timid Maddison spot-kick was comfortably saved. As relegation clashes go, this one has delivered far more than all could have arguably expected!
Leicester City vs Everton
PENALTY TO LEICESTER! Another poor Iwobi pass lets Maddison launch a counter-attack. The Foxes midfielder rolls in Barnes, whose left-footed cross strikes the arm of Keane. Referee Oliver shows no hesitation as he points to the spot for a penalty to the hosts!
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