Everton were again left cursing their profligacy in front of goal as they could have been three-nil up against Sunderland before their hosts mounted a spirited comeback in a 1-1 draw.

An incredible solo strike from Iliman Ndiaye – who was forced off injured in the second half – put the Blues ahead on 15 minutes as he dribbled past several opponents before picking his spot expertly with a shot into the roof of the net. Jack Grealish then hit the base of Robin Roef’s right-hand post before picking out Thierno Barry at the back post but the £27million summer signing’s wait to break his duck continues as he fired over the bar with the goal gaping.

David Moyes’ men were increasingly pegged back before the break and then punished moments after the restart as home captain Granit Xhaka’s shot deflected off James Tarkowski and past Jordan Pickford via the crossbar.

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