Burnley’s lack of quality allows depleted Everton to leave with a point

Key Highlights

• It has been more than two months and nine games since their most recent one in the Premier League.
• They were the superior team here on Saturday but unable to find the goal to close the gap on 17th. The hosts had more of the ball and chances but of their 16 shots, they failed to find the target once, explaining why they find themselves six points from the last safe position.
• There was plenty of effort and endeavour from Burnley, but further evidence they lack the quality required.
• Everton will be pleased to avoid a third defeat in a row. Arsenal v Brighton, Liverpool v Wolves, Senegal v DR Congo, and more – football liveRead moreScott Parker is desperately trying to find a solution to Burnley’s many problems, which has caused them to set up camp in the relegation zone.
• Marcus Edwards was given a first Premier League start to try to add creativity, as was Bashir Humphreys who became part of a back-five.