Your Everton evening headlines on Sunday, April 17.
Burnley blow huge chance as Everton relegation battle takes new twist
Everton's main relegation rivals threw away a golden opportunity to move to within one point of the Blues.
Burnley's Maxwel Cornet missed a penalty with the Clarets already leading by a goal at West Ham. But he dragged the effort wide and the home side fought back to level through Tomas Soucek.
The miss could prove pivotal in a relegation battle during which momentum has swung between Everton and Burnley over weeks of drama. Cornet had scored the late winner that dragged Burnley within touching distance of Everton when they beat the Blues 3-2 at Turf Moor earlier this month.
However, Everton's four point lead was restored when they beat Manchester United and Burnley lost at Norwich - a result that prompted the shock dismissal of Sean Dyche. For much of Sunday afternoon's match it appeared as though Burnley would gain an immediate bounce under caretaker boss Mike Jackson.
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Frank Lampard handed possible glimpse to the future as emerging Everton talents shine
Everton's young stars showcased their potential across an Easter weekend bursting with important goals.
The starlets highlighted their ability with impressive displays both within the club's youth setup and, in Ellis Simms' case, a wondergoal in a cup semi-final. Across a bank holiday in which the Blues' senior team were out of action, the club's youngsters still gave supporters plenty to get excited about.
The action started on Good Friday when Everton U23s saw off Chelsea at Goodison Park. Tom Cannon and Rafael Garcia were on the scoresheet in the 2-0 win, during which Jarrad Branthwaite wore the captain's armband.
Cannon's goal was the result of a glorious team move started by keeper Harry Tyrer, the teenager finishing after a clever backheel from Tyler Onyango. Garcia then slotted home after a mazy run from Stanley Mills.
