After fingernails were chewed, nerves shredded and prayers uttered, Everton secured their place in next season’s Premier League with a win over Bournemouth last weekend.
For the second successive season, the Blues narrowly avoided relegation from the top-flight to the Sky Bet Championship after a torrid campaign. But thankfully, the season ended well, but only just.
Abdoulaye Doucoure's fine strike against Gary O’Neil’s side secured the Blues the three points they needed to survive. Leeds United and Leicester City were both relegated as a result of Everton’s win.
