Watford 0-0 Everton: Toffees held by relegated Hornets in forgettable Vicarage Road stalemate

A dreadful game between two poor sides moved Everton a step closer to safety. They now sit two points above the relegation zone, and know that four points from their final three games – Brentford home, Palace home, arsenal away – will secure their Premier League spot for another season.

Ad/> Though the visitors were the better side in a dreadful first half, their lack of intensity was difficult to grasp given how much was on the line, and against a team already relegated, playing for a lame duck manager. Premier LeagueEverton end away drought to boost survival hopes, West Ham thump Norwich08/05/2022 AT 15:04 The second half featured more of the same, neither keeper asked to make a difficult save.

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