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Everton vs Leicester City: Gylfi Sigurdsson's Goal Gives Blues 2-1 Win

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 1 July 2020.

On July 1, 2020, Everton secured a 2-1 win over Leicester City in a Premier League match, dealing a blow to the Foxes' top-four hopes.

Gylfi Sigurdsson scored a contentious penalty in the 16th minute, after Wilfred Ndidi handled the ball in the 18-yard box, giving Everton the lead.

Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho scored a powerful header in the 51st minute, but it was not enough to salvage a draw for the visitors.

Anthony Gordon provided the assist for Everton's first goal, scored by Richarlison in the 10th minute.

The win puts Everton in a strong position, while Leicester City's loss opens up the top-four race.

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