Everton's path to Premier League safety became clearer after Nottingham Forest earned a vital point, drawing 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Taiyo Awoniyi and Raheem Sterling netted braces for Forest and Chelsea respectively. The draw leaves Steve Cooper's side two points above 17th-placed Everton, who have played one match fewer, and three points above 18th-placed Leeds United, who moved up into the third and final relegation place after drawing 2-2 at home to Newcastle United in the day's early kick-off.
The Blues' game in hand on Forest and Leeds comes on Sunday when they welcome league leaders Manchester City to Goodison Park.