Richarlison Scores Late Goal As Everton Earn Precious Point Against Leicester As Relegation Battle Continues

• Everton vs Leicester City ended in a draw and the Toffees need to thank Richarlison who grabbed a late goal in the encounter
• Leicester City were heading for victory following Harvey Barnes’ goal, but the hosts pulled one back in stoppage-time
• A tie would have been disastrous for Frank Lampard’s side who continue the battle to stay in the Premier League

A stoppage-time goal by Richarlison was all Everton needed to earn a precious point at Goodison Park when they hosted Leicester City on Wednesday night, BBC Sport reports.

Frank Lampard’s side were almost defeated in the encounter as they continue to battle to stay in the English Premier League for the next season.

A loss for the Toffees would have been disastrous as a victory for Burnley against Southampton on Thursday would have seen Everton drop into the relegation zone.

They had a nightmare start to the encounter against Leicester when James Maddison's cross was turned in by Harvey Barnes.

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But Everton improved in the second half following the introduction of Dele Alli and Salomon Rondon who both played a key role to help them earn a draw.

A number of chances were wasted by Richarlison as Brendan Rodgers’ side was already cruising to victory on the night.

It was the Brazilian that turned in a scuffed shot after 92 minutes to send the home supporters wild in delight for a point that was richly deserved for the team's improvement if not for their quality.

Chelsea 2-4 Arsenal

Meanwhile, Arsenal on Wednesday night, 20 April, kept their hope of qualifying for the Champions League alive after beating Chelsea 4-2 in a tough Premier League battle at Stamford Bridge.

Going into this Premier League encounter, Arsenal players knew that a win would be of great help in their top-four chase, and they did themselves lots of good.

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Eddie Nketiah netted a brace and then Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka grabbed a goal each for the Gunners, while Timo Werner and Cesar Azpilicueta found the back of the net for Chelsea in the encounter.

Graeme Souness brands Mo Salah as the ‘greediest player’

Sports Brief earlier reported that retired footballer turned pundit Graeme Souness has described Mohamed Salah as the greediest player he has ever seen.

Souness, a former Liverpool defender and manager, made his remarks on the back of Liverpool's comprehensive win over rivals Manchester United with the Egyptian bagging a brace to end his goal-scoring drought.

Salah first scored when he was set up by an incredible assist from Sadio Mane in the first half before adding his second to wrap up the score to inflict a heavy 9-0 aggregate defeat on United.