Score 4 Goals In The Last 4 Matches, Richarlison Brings Everton Into The Top Four

Richarlison (center) celebrating with his teammates after scoring against West Bromwich Albion (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Everton has nudged into the top four of the Premier League standings after beating West Bromwich Albion 1-0 in Week 29 at The Hawthorns Stadium, Friday, March 5.

An additional three points made Carlo Ancelotti's team for a moment occupied fourth place with a collection of 46 points. However, their position was again displaced by Chelsea (47) after beating Liverpool in a late match.

As quoted from Antara, Richarlison's single goal was the determining factor for Everton's victory over West Brom, as well as marking the success of the Brazilian striker in always breaking into the opponent's goal in the last four matches.

As in previous matches, West Brom tried to steal a quick goal early in the match when Conor Gallagher sent in a well-processed cross. Unfortunately, Mbaye Diagne's header was pushed over by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

⛔️ Jordan Lee Pickford ⛔️

Three clean sheets in a row - and this man is a big reason why. 💙 pic.twitter.com/Ns2wDKXtoc

— Everton (@Everton) March 4, 2021

The hosts created another chance in the 17th minute, but this time Diagne's volley from near the spot went over the bar.

Everton were slowly able to reduce West Brom's attack and began to threaten again. Unfortunately, their two chances ahead of halftime had not produced results. Richarlison's shot bounced over after hitting Darnell Furlong, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin's shot was cleared by goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.

West Brom started the second half equally well, but Diagne's two headers were still narrowly over the bar and Gallagher's narrow corner was also yet to hit the mark.

Everton broke the deadlock to take the lead in the 65th minute with a corner that West Brom failed to clear and Gylfi Sigurdsson sent in another cross, which Richarlison could head home this time.

💯 #EFC starts. Scoring in 4️⃣ games in a row. 6️⃣ in his last 6️⃣.

🔥 @richarlison97 🔥 pic.twitter.com/kXwWFkmr9o

— Everton (@Everton) March 4, 2021

West Brom continued to try to penetrate the Everton defense, but Robert Snodgrass's first touch shot to greet Hal Robson-Kanu in the 80th minute was cleared by Mason Holgate and only resulted in a corner.

In the third minute of injury time, Diagne found Everton's goal, but the goal was immediately ruled out by VAR for offside, ensuring the visitors narrowly won.

This result made West Brom's three-match streak ended and they were stuck at 19th in the standings with a collection of 17 points.

⭐️ | That man again! 🔥

Match-winner and your @eToro Man of the Match for the second time this week. @richarlison97 👏

— Everton (@Everton) March 4, 2021

West Brom will play early for their next fixture on the day after Sunday by hosting Newcastle United, a day before Everton travel to Stamford Bridge against Chelsea.