COLEMAN GIVES EVERTON A CRUCIAL VICTORY OVER STRUGGLING LEEDS.

At Goodison Field on Saturday, Everton defender Seamus Coleman scored a goal from the narrowest of angles to give the Merseyside club a crucial 1-0 victory over fellow Premier League underdog Leeds United and lift them out of the relegation zone.

After 64 minutes, Coleman was put clear down the flank by Alex Iwobi, and although Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier anticipated a cross, the right-back arrowed his shot into the net from almost the byline.

Everton earned their victory, and they generated plenty of chances. Yet, as has been the case for much of the season, the league’s lowest scorer’s poor play in the offensive third resulted in too many missed opportunities for shots, passes, and crosses.

After six points from three games under new coach Sean Dyche, Everton has climbed to 16th place with 21 points from 23 games, one point above the relegation zone.

With 19 points, Leeds fell into the relegation zone.

With Michael Skubala in temporary command after Jesse Marsch was fired a fortnight ago, Leeds has now played in 10 Premier League games without a victory, matching a club record. The defeat may speed the club’s hunt for a new permanent manager.

Amadou Onana missed two wonderful opportunities to score for Everton in the first half, while Leeds midfielder Weston McKennie twice cleared the ball off the line in quick succession.