Everton's recent game against Norwich City disappointingly ended in a draw. Norwich City has been in good form recently, flying high after defeating Manchester United 1-0. Earlier in the season they had defeated Arsenal 1-0. With Norwich's addition of Robert Snodgrass from Leeds United to their squad, The Canaries are looking more and more dangerous.
Kevin Mirallas for Everton was unable to play due to injury, and Steven Naismith started once again. Phil Neville is still recuperating from leg surgery, and thus the Costa Rica International Bryan Oviedo got his first league start.
The game started out well enough. Steven Naismith scored in the 11 minute, putting Everton in the lead. However, the rest of the half passed without incident. That was Naismith's third league goal, following goals against Liverpool and Reading. Bryan Oviedo made the assist, giving the team a rush of encouragement: We have some new young talent in the midfield.
The second half drug out, and Everton looked destined for a 1-0 win. However, Norwich City equalised with a last gasp header that Tim Howard was helpless to keep out. Although Everton tied, The Toffeemen remain solid in fifth place. Many good things came out of this game as well: Steven Naismith is increasingly becoming more dangerous, and Bryan Oviedo has shown that he can compete in the Premier League. The only things that worry me are Kevin Mirallas's nagging injury, and Nikica Jelavic's shortage of goals this season as compared to last season. However, I don't believe we really have anything to worry about to get in our way of Europa League or Champion's League qualification. Come on You Blues! COYB!
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