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Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates after scoring their side's first goal of the game from the penalty spot during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester. Picture date: Monday May 1, 2023.
EVERTON will head into the final game of the 2022/23 Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon, with the prospect of relegation still looming.
There remains the very real risk that the club’s current run of 69 consecutive seasons in the English top flight could come to an end.
Everton managed to avoid the drop last season with a game to spare after fans put in a monumental effort, rousing the players to memorable, vital victories against Chelsea and Crystal Palace at Goodison Park and away at Leicester City.
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