The Irish Mail on Sunday

Jimenez to rescue for Wolves

- – JOE BERNSTEIN

RICHARLISO­N scored twice on his Everton debut but the Merseyside­rs were unable to hold on to victory with 10 men as Wolves fought back to mark their Premier League return in style.

In an absorbing contest at Molineux, Wolves were inspired by the dazzling 21year-old midfielder Ruben Neves, who scored his side’s first equaliser with a stunning free-kick and then created the second for Raul Jimenez, who was making his debut on loan from Benfica.

Richarliso­n opened the scoring from close range after 17 minutes — his first goal for nine months — but the match turned when Everton skipper Phil Jagielka was given a straight red approachin­g half-time for a foul on Diogo Jota.

Neves scored with the resulting set-piece before Richarliso­n restored Everton’s lead.

Neves conjured up another piece of magic on the right to set up Jimenez for an 80thminute header.

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