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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Richard Jolly at Turf Moor

Maxwel Cornet pounces late for Burnley to pile misery on endangered Everton

Maxwel Cornet runs off to celebrate his winner for Burnley, leaving Everton’s players to contemplate another defeat.
Maxwel Cornet runs off to celebrate his winner for Burnley, leaving Everton’s players to contemplate another defeat. Photograph: Craig Brough/Reuters

The last time Everton were not in the top flight, Winston Churchill was prime minister. Ever-presents among the elite since 1954, they have rarely been in such trouble since. Now, with Manchester United, Leicester, Liverpool and Chelsea next, a club who had Champions League aspirations may soon be found below the dotted line.

When Richarlison scored his second penalty, they were set to have a seven-point cushion on Burnley and the bottom three. Instead, a comeback capped by Maxwel Cornet means half an hour effected a six-point swing, leaving Burnley looking rejuvenated and Everton endangered.

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