Toffees show fight but face unthinkable drop

EVERTON, stalwarts of the Premier League, face the real prospect of seeing their 68-year stay in the English top flight come to an end this season after a damaging weekend.

Burnley’s 1-0 win over Wolves, coupled with Everton’s 2-0 loss at Liverpool in a feisty Merseyside derby on Sunday, means Frank Lampard’s side are now in the bottom three.

BOLSTERING MAN U DEFENCE WILL BE TEN HAG’S PRIORITY

Manchester United benched the out-of-form Harry Maguire at Arsenal but their defensive woes continued in London, providing another reminder of the rebuild needed. JESUS GIVES REMINDER OF WHAT HE CAN OFFER Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus was heavily linked with a move away from Manchester City in the British media this week. But the 25-year-old gave coach Pep Guardiola a timely reminder of what he can do as he plundered four goals to fire the champions to a 5-1 victory over Watford on Saturday.

TUCHEL HAPPY FOR JORGINHO TO STICK WITH PENALTY TECHNIQUE

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel was a relieved man after Sunday’s 1-0 win over West Ham, thanks to Christian Pulisic’s late strike, but things could have been very different if they had dropped points after Jorginho’s penalty miss.

The Italian midfielder shot straight at the goalkeeper in the 87th minute from a staggered run-up and hop.

“It’s his style, he’s right to stick to it,” Tuchel said. | Reuters