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Daily Mirror
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Freddie Keighley

What Everton defeat and late Leeds goal mean for Premier League relegation battle

The scrap to avoid relegation from the Premier League is more fierce than ever heading into the final week of the season.

Just two points separate Everton in 16th and Burnley in 18th, with Leeds United lodged in-between the two clubs. Whites boss Jesse Marsch had Pascal Struijk to thank as his side rescued a valuable 1-1 draw against Brighton on Sunday afternoon.

The substitute rose at the back post to nod Joe Gelhardt's cross beyond Robert Sanchez to down the Seagulls, who had led for over an hour at Elland Road thanks to Danny Welbeck's first-half goal. Elsewhere on a busy Sunday of action, Everton suffered a damaging 3-2 defeat at home to Brentford despite leading twice.

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