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Everton supporters invaded the Goodison Park pitch as the Toffees completed a stirring turnaround to seal their Premier League survival.
Frank Lampard ’s men found themselves 2-0 down at the interval against Crystal Palace on Thursday evening - Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew earning Patrick Vieira’s men the advantage. However, the hosts were a different beast after the break.
Michael Keane found them a foothold shortly after the break before Richarlison was then on-hand to level things up. Dominic Calvert-Lewin then sealed a memorable comeback on Merseyside in the 85th minute as he edged the Toffees ever closer to survival.
The goal also triggered huge celebrations on the pitch as a number of supporters invaded the pitch and swarmed players with still over five minutes of the game to play.
They then followed that up with another invasion after full-time with victory representing enough for Everton to seal their place in the Premier League next campaign following a hugely disappointing season on Merseyside.
Supporters of course had to be cleared before the game could get back underway, whilst the invasion will leave some concerned following a number of disappointing incidents in recent weeks. Sheffield United Billy Sharp was assaulted after Nottingham Forest’s Championship playoff victory at the City Ground in midweek.
The Professional Footballers’ Association released a statement shortly after the incident expressing concern at a rise in