By Daniel Rhodes.

First half report: Everton started well, closing us down, harassing, strong in the tackle, winning the second balls, playing a few direct launches to Lukaku, but created nothing. That was pretty much it, wasn’t it?

Second half report: We absolutely battered them. Bossed the possession, the shots, the territory. Three big chances. And yet, had to wait until the 94th minute to score the only goal of the game! Biggest goal of the season. Perfect timing.

(Has Colin Pascoe returned to the staff? Clearly no, no shorts, but still.) 

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