A 64th minute Seamus Coleman screamer has taken Everton out of the bottom three in the Premier League, with a 1-0 win over fellow relegation battlers Leeds United.
The goal came when Coleman was put away down the right after a ball over the top from Alex Iwobi. While being closely shepherded by the Leeds' defence, Coleman volleyed the ball from an extremely acute angle, catching out goalkeeper Illan Meslier, and sending the home crowd berserk.
However, Sky Sports and BBC pundits were left unsure as to whether the goal was intentional or not, with Tim Sherwood convinced that Coleman was trying to swing the ball into a dangerous area, despite there not being any Everton players in the box.
Sensational Seamus Coleman Goal Takes Everton Out Of Premier League Drop Zone
Leeds fans, look away 😬
Seamus Coleman put Everton ahead. A huge goal at the bottom of the table!
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Coleman said himself that the goal was intentional, and given the character of the man, that is all the proof we need.
"When I was down there I suppose everyone was expecting the cross but the way my hip was feeling I couldn’t wrap my leg around it so I just thought I’d have a shot because I knew he’d be anticipating the cross. Thankfully I caught it well, I wouldn’t catch it like that if I tried again another 10 times. We got what we deserved to be honest.
"I think I don't need to say too much. We know the great professional he is...," added Everton manager Sean Dyche. "He deserves it. He's got that edge, keeps playing with that edge, Their wide men have been playing really well & he locked that down
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