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Everton draw away at Crystal Palace 0-0 in their FA Cup Third Round clash. Here’s the match recap and instant reaction. [RBM]
Watch the highlights below.
More from the manager Sean Dyche following the draw, especially on the harsh VAR review that ended up with Dominic Calvert-Lewin getting sent off for a pretty innocuous challenge. [EFC]
“When you slow it down, it’s always going to look that bit worse. From where I was, it was a great tackle. I saw the replay after, and I don’t know who the fingers need to be pointed at. When you see the referee goes over there, you know he’s going to give a red card.” – Club captain Seamus Coleman was unimpressed by referee Chris Kavanagh. [EFC]
The outrage on the DCL sending off has been quite widespread across the world of football.
Seriously a red card for Calvert Lewin ?? Does anybody honestly believe the game is better for VAR? Makes you weep how the governing bodies/PGMOL are destroying our beloved game.
— Jeff Stelling (@JeffStelling) January 4, 2024
Just staggering, Don. I’d also like to hear the audio to understand what was said to deem it a clear and obvious error for VAR to intervene. https://t.co/fy0qJve8zn
— Vinny O’Connor (@VinnOConnor) January 4, 2024
Crazy that Dominic Calvert-Lewin was sent off for that, yet Kai Havertz escaped a VAR review for this challenge against Newcastle.
Far more out of control, far more force, far worse.pic.twitter.com/b6xuQzk7r6
— Dale Johnson (@DaleJohnsonESPN) January 4, 2024
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is getting a three-game ban for a tackle that wasn’t excessive force, never raised an eyebrow in real time and never had a flicker of complaint from anyone on the opposing side. We may as well give up now. Pathetic
— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) January 4, 2024
Sounds like Dwight McNeil’s injury is better than initially feared. When he got carried off on a stretcher with with his left ankle stabilized, out didn’t look good for the winger.
️ Sean Dyche on Dwight McNeil: “He’s in the dressing room. The immediate sign is better than we thought. It’s an ankle injury.” [@talkSPORT]
— Everton Extra (@Everton_Extra) January 4, 2024
Defender Reece Welch has returned from loan at League 2 side Forest Green Rovers. [EFC]
Tommy Fleetwood talks about his juggling being a professional golfer and an Evertonian. [EFC]
Vote for Everton’s Goal of the Month for December. [EFC]
Some more FA Cup action on today.
Full schedule of games here.
