Crystal Palace slumped to their fourth straight league defeat at the hands of Everton today. A result that Toffees boss Ronald Koeman labelled ‘well deserved’ despite the controversial manner victory was sealed.
The Eagles were resilient and defended well to keep out a rampant Everton side for the most part, but their hard work was undone by two questionable actions by the match officials.
Jeffrey Schlupp pulled up with cramp and Palace boss Sam Allardyce attempted to make a substitution, but Anthony Taylor shunned his request.only for Everton to take full advantage of the extra man. Tom Davies took full advantage
Everton’s Tom Davies took full advantage of the extra man, setting up Seamus Coleman for a late match winner. A goal that was met with a chorus of boos from the home support.
Replays showed Coleman was in fact offside – making the result a tough one to take.
Here are a selection of the best images from today’s disappointing defeat:
