Everton, Xhaka and Sunderland
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David Moyes has provided an update on Iliman Ndiaye after the forward was taken off with an apparent injury during Everton’s 1-1 draw at Sunderland. The two Premier League sides shared the points at the Stadium of Light on Monday, with Ndiaye’s sensational first-half solo goal cancelled out by Granit Xhaka’s deflected finish after the interval.
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Given Sunderland’s recent record against Everton, Le Bris will be hoping his team can actually score on Monday night for the first time in three meetings against the Toffees. If they can do that, anything is possible.
Sunderland will be delighted to pick up a point. Everton will be happy too having struggled badly to create chances. Xhaka gives the ball away. It’s 2 vs 1 for Everton. Alcaraz heads for the box but can’t sort his feet.