Everton secured their Premier League safety with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace at a packed Goodison Park on Thursday. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored five minutes from time to ensure Everton's survival.
Everton needed a win to keep their 68-year Premier League stay alive, and Calvert-Lewin, who has been a bit player this season owing to injury, headed home a Demarai Gray free-kick at the Gwladys Street end, sparking a pitch invasion.
Mid-table Palace took the lead in the first half with to goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew, who should have been sent off seconds earlier, but Everton recovered in the second half owing to goals from Michael Keane and Richarlison, before Calvert-winner. Lewin's
Everton currently have 39 points from 37 games, four more than relegation opponents Burnley and Leeds United, ensuring they head into Sunday's season finale against Champions League-chasing Arsenal without the strain that has been on them since January.
"I only needed to double-check that I was at the proper spot." It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"You may swiftly move from low to high. It is the world's largest weight that has been lifted!"
Eberechi Eze's free-kick was met by Matete with a straightforward headed finish after 21 minutes, highlighting Everton's set-piece troubles once more.
Ayew was fortunate not to be sent out when a crushing tackle on Anthony Gordon only earned him a yellow card, and he subsequently scored the visitors' second goal minutes later.
Everton's captain Seamus Coleman fumbled the ball near the halfway line, causing a setback.
A mix-up between goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and Vitalii Mykolenko allowed Wilfred Zaha to fire at goal as Palace burst into the home side's area, the ball ricocheting into the net off Ayew after 36 minutes.
Everton came out firing in the second half and equalised via Keane. After that, they continued pressing and drew level via Richarlison.
The home crowd cheered Everton forward in pursuit of a crucial third goal, and Calvert-Lewin, who has been chastised for his alleged bad performances in recent weeks, provided the perfect moment that enthralled Goodison Park.
Calvert-Lewin continued, "The way the supporters have supported us has been incredible." "I believe they've made a significant difference for us."
"Some supporters have questioned my dedication to the team, but I always give all I have, and I think my goal demonstrated that."
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