Everton were dragged right back into the Premier League relegation battle as they were beaten 3-2 by Brentford. To make matters even worse for the Toffees, they finished the game with nine men following red cards for Jarrad Branthwaite and Salomon Rondon.
Frank Lampard watched his side squander the lead on two separate occasions in the match after they had gone 1-0, and then 2-1, up. He was ultimately left disappointed as his side failed at their first attempt to confirm their top-flight safety.
They have another opportunity on Thursday evening when they host Crystal Palace at Goodison Park where victory would ensure that they cannot be caught by Burnley or Leeds United. Although, another defeat would see them involved in the final-day battle where they have the toughest fixture, away at Arsenal.
