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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Andy Hunter at Goodison Park

Séamus Coleman’s strike sees off Leeds to lift Everton out of relegation zone

Séamus Coleman scores Everton’s winning goal against Leeds.
Séamus Coleman scores Everton’s winning goal against Leeds. Photograph: Emma Simpson/Everton FC/Getty Images

Nine permanent Everton managers have put their faith in Séamus Coleman in the 14 years since his £60,000 arrival from Sligo Rovers. Sean Dyche is the latest to reap the reward of David Moyes’s bargain purchase, and of Coleman’s enduring standards, after the 34-year-old decided a relegation scrap against Leeds with one flash of inspiration.

The Everton captain conjured a stupendous finish from near the touchline to deceive the stranded goalkeeper, Illan Meslier, and lift his club out of the relegation zone at the expense of Leeds.

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