Everton player ratings as Amadou Onana the hero but just one good vs Crystal Palace
Everton failed to secure their first Premier League win in over two months against Crystal Palace but they came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw that takes them out of the relegation zone on goal difference.
Jordan Ayew stunned Goodison Park when he fired the Eagles in front on 66 minutes but six minutes from the end, Amadou Onana headed the Blues level from a Dwight McNeil corner-kick to clinch what could be a precious point for Sean Dyche's side.
Here's how we rated the players:
AS IT HAPPENED: Everton 1-1 Crystal Palace updates and analysis
Jordan Pickford 6
As well struck as it was, he will have be disappointed to have been beaten by Jordan Ayew’s curling effort, having dealt with everything that had come his way up to that point and surviving a nervous moment when his kicked clearance was closed down by Odsonne Edouard.
Ben Godfrey 7
Continuing in a role that is not his favoured position, he displayed some impressive athleticism at times, including a surging second half run that roused the home crowd desperately searching for a glimmer of hope.
Vitalii Mykolenko 7
Disciplined showing at left-back, he kept his shape well in defence while offering an outlet going forward when possible.
James Tarkowski 8
Went close to putting Everton ahead with a header from a corner-kick, he also made a string of crucial interceptions and aerial clearances at the other end.
Jarrad Branthwaite 6
Along with Amadou Onana, who had just come on, he was undone by Jean-Philippe Mateta in the build-up to Palace’s goal to blot his copy book on what had been another solid showing up until that point.
Idrissa Gueye 6
A high-octane display for three-quarters of the match, keeping up his energetic form since returning from the Africa Cup of
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