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Everton’s final home game of the season takes place with Crystal Palace visiting Goodison Park after failing miserably to confirm their Premier League survival over the weekend.
On Sunday, Frank Lampard’s team were beaten 3-2 by Brentford, while the Eagles had to settle for a 1-1 draw away to Aston Villa.
Everton fans let off fireworks outside the Brentford team hotel at 3.30 a.m., but the Bees made sparks fly on the pitch, as Everton finished the game with zero points and nine men after a five-goal thriller.
In a first half that also saw Jarrad Branthwaite receive a 16th-minute red card and Seamus Coleman’s own goal give Brentford a lifeline, two quickfire headers from Rico Henry and Yoane Wissa turned the game on its head before Salomon Rondon’s awful challenge and subsequent sending off, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison both scored for the Toffees.
Aston Villa Vs Burnley
Burnley’s fight to stay in the Premier League resumes on Thursday night when the Clarets visit Aston Villa at Villa Park.
Last time out, the hosts were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace, while Mike Jackson’s survival mission was made even more difficult by a 1-0 setback to Tottenham Hotspur.
Some may say that Steven Gerrard has underperformed since arriving at Villa Park, with the Lions going on a shopping spree but finishing in the bottom half of the table during a disappointing 2022 season.
Chelsea Vs Leicester City
When Leicester City visits Stamford Bridge on Thursday, Chelsea will be aiming for a third-place finish in the Premier League.
The Blues were knocked out of the FA Cup by Liverpool at the weekend, while Brendan Rodgers’ side thrashed Watford 5-1 at Vicarage Road.
The third time was not the charm for Chelsea at Wembley, as the Blues lost in the showpiece event after falling to Arsenal in the 2020 FA Cup final and their future opponents Leicester last year.
Chelsea and Liverpool did not bring their best shooting boots to Wembley for the FA Cup final three months after losing to Liverpool in a penalty shootout in the EFL Cup final. Cesar Azpilicueta and Mason Mount’s missed spot kicks proved fatal.