Sunderland vs Everton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Sunderland face Everton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland 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:
Sunderland vs Everton
The spoils are shared at the Stadium of Light, where Sunderland and Everton played out a 1-1 draw. The Black Cats controlled large periods of the contest, with 60.8% of possession and an xG of 1.09 to their opponents' 0.86. Yet, it was the visitors who struck first in the 15th minute, thanks to a superb individual effort from Ndiaye. However, the Black Cats were rejuvenated after the break and, within 42 seconds of the second half, were level through Xhaka's deflected strike. Regis Le Bris' side looked the more likely to grab a winning goal, but had to settle for a point, which denied them the chance to return to second place in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Everton climb a place to 14th after averting a third straight defeat. Both sides have home games to look forward to on Saturday before the international break. Sunderland are back at the Stadium of Light against leaders Arsenal, while Everton welcome Fulham to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Thanks for joining us today. Until next time, goodbye!
Sunderland vs Everton
Seemingly still frustrated from that earlier opportunity, Alcaraz takes out Hume and has his name taken by the referee.
Sunderland vs Everton
Sunderland have another long throw that Everton deal with. The Toffees suddenly have the chance to counter, with Grealish sending Alcaraz on his way. The latter has a team-mate for support, but he appears caught in two minds, and the hosts eventually recover to dispossess him. That was a complete waste of a great opportunity to win the match.
Sunderland vs Everton
The fourth official indicates a further six minutes will be played at the end of this second half. There is still plenty of time for either side to find a winner.
Sunderland vs Everton
Sunderland with a chance to potentially snatch a late winner here, with Mukiele lining up a long throw. It is not his best delivery, though, and Everton clear their lines.
Sunderland vs Everton
The visitors are enjoying a little bit of momentum. Grealish leads their charge down the left, cleverly skipping away from his marker and crossing, but it is just too close to Roefs, who gathers.
Sunderland vs Everton
GOOD TRY! Everton enjoy a rare venture forward as the clock ticks into the final five minutes. The ball sits up nicely for Mykolenko, who unleashes a neat strike from distance, and Roefs is forced to beat it away.
Sunderland vs Everton
Iroegbunam also enters for the Toffees. O'Brien is the player to make way.
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