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Premier League
Feb 22, 2015 at 2.05pm UK
 
Leicester logo

2-2

Naismith (57'), Upson (88' og.)
FT(HT: 0-0)
Nugent (63'), Cambiasso (70')

Player Ratings: Everton 2-2 Leicester City

Sports Mole rates the performances of the players on show during the 2-2 draw between Everton and Leicester City at Goodison Park.

Everton and Leicester City shared four second-half goals and the spoils at Goodison Park this afternoon.

The home side broke the deadlock through Steven Naismith, but Leicester hit back through substitute David Nugent and Esteban Cambiasso.

That reply seemed to have won the visitors the match, but, with two minutes of normal time remaining, an own goal from Matt Upson gifted the Toffees a point.

Here, Sports Mole rates the performances of all of the players who were on show on Merseyside.


EVERTON

Everton's Scottish striker Steven Naismith celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Leicester City at the Goodison Park in Liverpool, northwest England on February 22, 2015© Getty Images

Goal

Tim Howard: The American has looked shaky at times this season and today was no different. He was at fault for both of Leicester's goals and never looked comfortable. (4/10)

Defence

Leighton Baines: Back from injury, Baines was solid enough. We did not see as much of him in an attacking sense as we have become accustomed to down the years. (6/10)

Phil Jagielka: The experienced centre-back did little wrong as he made a number of clearances and interceptions. (6/10)

John Stones: Like Jagielka alongside him, Stones did little wrong defensively. The highlight of his performance was a brave block to thwart Schlupp towards the end of the first half. (6/10)

Seamus Coleman: Motored down the right flank, particularly during the first half. He would have had an assist or two if the finishing from Lukaku had been better. (7/10)

Midfield

James McCarthy: The Republic of Ireland international did his job in the heart of midfield with minimal fuss. He won plenty of tackles and kept things simple. (6/10)

Muhamed Besic: The all-action Bosnian covered plenty of ground and made some good challenges, but he had very little impact on proceedings before he was substituted. (5/10)

Aaron Lennon: Not for the first time in his career, too often the final ball from Lennon was lacking. His pace did cause problems, but it was the same old story. (5/10)

Ross Barkley: It was difficult to pin down exactly where Barkley was supposed to be playing today. He did not seem to know either and it was a quiet display from the youngster as a result. (5/10)

Steven Naismith: His goal was reward for an efficient display. The Scot works extremely hard for the cause in both penalty areas. (6/10)

Attack

Romelu Lukaku: When you miss as many chances as Lukaku, ordinarily a low mark follows. However, he had a big role in both of Everton's goals, which should not be ignored. (6/10)

Substitutes

Darron Gibson: It was a mixed outing from Gibson, who made some good passes, but also sent some simple ones astray. (5/10)

Christian Atsu: The Chelsea loanee looked lively once he came on and, while the end product was sometimes lacking, he did set up the late equaliser. (6/10)

Kevin Mirallas: The Belgian had very little time to make an impact on proceedings. (5/10)


LEICESTER

Esteban Cambiasso of Leicester City celebrates as he scores their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Leicester City at Goodison Park on February 22, 2015© Getty Images

Goal

Mark Schwarzer: He may have been at fault for a couple of goals recently, but the veteran Aussie could do little to prevent either today. He also made a couple of smart stops to deny Lukaku. (6/10)

Defence

Robert Huth: The big German was solid today, making a number of good clearances and challenges. (6/10)

Matt Upson: Having only recently returned to full fitness, Upson showed no signs of rustiness. Having said that, he will have been disappointed that he allowed Lukaku to get across him for the late equaliser. (6/10)

Wes Morgan: Leicester defended well as a team, but Morgan was the pick of the bunch. He put in a number of brave blocks and never looked to overcomplicate matters. (8/10)

Midfield

Paul Konchesky: Playing as a wing-back, the former England international did well. He defended whenever he needed to and always looked to get forward. (7/10)

Danny Simpson: Similar to Konchesky in that he played the wing-back role perfectly. His pace in particular caused problems for Baines. (7/10)

Esteban Cambiasso: The veteran Argentine carried out his duties at the base of the midfield to the letter. He also got forward positively - highlighted by his goal. (7/10)

Matty James: The midfielder does not always get many headlines, but he does a good job in midfield. He always kept the ball moving and caused some problems with his delivery from set-piece situations. (6/10)

Riyad Mahrez: He showed glimpses of his ability with some lively dribbles, but there were large spells where he was not involved in proceedings. (6/10)

Jeffrey Schlupp: His pace caused problems to Coleman at times, but his performance will best be remembered by the chances that he failed to convert. (5/10)

Attack

Andrej Kramaric: It was a difficult afternoon for the club-record signing, who spent most of the game playing as a lone striker. He did have a couple of chances in the closing stages, but he spurned both. (5/10)

Substitutes

David Nugent: The striker made an instant impact by scoring with his first touch. His direct approach and pace posed a number of questions. (7/10)

Jamie Vardy: Brought on at the same time as Nugent, Vardy's tireless style helped Leicester to get back into the game. He assisted both goals. (7/10)

Andy King: Having replaced Cambiasso, King was sent on to work hard in midfield, which he did. (6/10)


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Romelu Lukaku of Everton celebrates as Matthew Upson of Leicester City scores an own goal for their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Leicester City at Goodison Park on February 22, 2015
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