This is the type of match that Everton simply must take three points from if they have realistic ambitions for a top four finish, and today they dug deep and found a way to get the job done in the end. A full match report follows...

Steven Gerrard accused Everton of being a long ball side "similar to Stoke City." Well, Everton Stoke City-ed their way to the lead today, but unfortunately they then Southampton-ed their way to yet another draw, the match with Fulham ending 2-2.

In a Merseyside Derby that left us with no shortage of subjects for the water cooler but in the end settled little, Everton came back from 2-0 down to at least claim a share of the spoils with their arch rivals. But Everton fans were expecting more.

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Alex Fitzgerald reports from the DW after Leighton Baines smashed home a late penalty to secure a 2-2 draw.

1st Half - Everton sniffed around the Southampton goal in the opening exchanges as Baines and Jelavic worked together to worry the visitors, but soon enough it was the home side that was facing an...

Game 5 Match Report: Swansea City 0:3 Everton: Blues swim laps around Swans in dominating performance

Game 3 Match Report: West Bromwich Albion 2:0 Everton: Hot Blues stopped by hotter Baggies

Kevin Mirallas enjoyed a dream debut as Everton’s fine early season form continued with a thumping win over Leyton Orient to book their place in the third round of the Capital One Cup.

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