Everton Deny Spurs, Newcastle Rescue Dramatic Draw Against Luton

Premier League strugglers Everton and Tottenham Hotspur played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 4-4 draw against Luton Town at St James’ Park.

Everton’s fightback against Tottenham was aided by their tactic of targeting Tottenham keeper Guglielmo Vicario from corners.

Their persistence paid off in the 30th minute when Rerun: Voters decide fate of Kaduna Speaker, Dahiru Liman headed in Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s cross.

Former Everton striker Richarlison scored both goals for Tottenham in the fourth minute and the 41st minute.

However, in the fourth minute of stoppage time, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite bundled home the equalizer to salvage a point for the home side.

At St James’ Park, Newcastle and Luton Town played out a thrilling 4-4 draw. Sean Longstaff put Newcastle ahead in the seventh minute, but goals from Gabriel Osho and Ross Barkley turned the game in Luton’s favor.

After a series of penalties and goals, the game was poised at 4-3 in favor of Luton with just over 20 minutes remaining.

However, a fierce finish from Harvey Barnes in the 73rd minute completed a remarkable comeback for Newcastle.

In the day’s other game, Brighton crushed Crystal Palace 4-1 at the Amex Stadium to boost their European hopes. Goals from Lewis Dunk, Jack Hinshelwood, Facundo Buonanotte, and Joao Pedro secured an impressive win for the Seagulls.

At Turf Moor, David Datro Fofana inspired a dramatic comeback for Burnley as they drew 2-2 with Fulham.

The 21-year-old Ivory Coast striker scored two goals in the last 20 minutes to rescue a point for the second bottom side.

Saturday’s Premier League games provided plenty of drama and excitement, with Everton and Newcastle both staging remarkable comebacks to secure draws.