Everton Vs Crystal Palace 3-2, Frank Lampard: The Character Of The Club, Fans And Players Made Us Escape Relegation

Everton manager Frank Lampard. (Photo: Twitter @Everton)

JAKARTA - Everton are confirmed to stay in the English Premier League next season. This is thanks to a 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace in the postponed match, Friday, May 20, early hours of GMT+7 (Indonesian Time).

In this match, Everton actually trailed 0-2 first until the end of the first half. However, the Toffees got up and scored three goals in the second half.

With this result, Everton is now perched in 16th position with 39 points. They are four points clear of Leeds United and bottom of Burnley.

With one game remaining, Everton's points cannot be overtaken by the two rivals. Tickets to survive in the English Premier League are in your hands.

This was greeted with euphoria by the players and also the fans who packed Goodison Park. In fact, you could say the celebration was like Everton winning the Champions League.

"The character of this club, the fans and the players, got us through. The spirit of the club is huge," said Everton manager Frank Lampard on the club's official website.

"There are a lot of people who worked really hard for this: the players, the board, the fans, my staff. It was a big night for Everton and now we want to carry on," continued the manager.

The former Chelsea player admits that the battle to escape relegation is very difficult. He said, this challenge provides its own experience.

Luckily he has the support of the team management. Even more so from the fans who he called extraordinary.

"Everyone can see the heart and soul of the team, that's why we stayed. That support is very important," said Lampard.

"They (supporters) want success and when they see the team give it, they react immediately. Those moments are very valuable," continued the Everton manager.