Toffees lose advantage in race for fourth

Everton 2 Crystal Palace 3

The Toffees had been relentless in their pursuit of fourth spot and a gritty victory over Sunderland following a spellbinding win over Arsenal had given them the upper hand.

Last night that was squandered against a Crystal Palace side who were good value for this victory for the majority of the contest an edgy Goodison Park became engulfed with tension.