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Everton 1 Crystal Palace 1 player ratings: Romelu Lukaku and Christian Benteke both scored, but who was the top dog in draw?

Damien Delaney also saw goal disallowed as both teams put up a fierce scrap in Goodison Park stalemate to earn a point

Anthony Chapman

Published: 23:13, 30 Sep 2016
Updated: 9:22, 9 Oct 2016

Romelu Lukaku and Christian Benteke both scored as Everton and Crystal Palace drew 1-1

CRYSTAL PALACE fought back to earn a draw against Everton at Goodison Park.

Romelu Lukaku put the home side ahead in the first half when his curled free-kick found the back of the net.

Romelu Lukaku and Christian Benteke both scored as Everton and Crystal Palace drew 1-1 — Romelu Lukaku and Christian Benteke both scored as Everton and Crystal Palace drew 1-1Credit: Reuters

The two strikers are competing to be Belgium's main man in attack — The two strikers are competing to be Belgium's main man in attackCredit: Reuters

But Everton's joy was short-lived as Palace pulled one back early in the second through Christian Benteke.

The Belgian jumped high to head home before Damien Delaney saw his goal ruled out for offside.

But just who was top dog in the tough Premier League stalemate?

Here's SunSport's player ratings:

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Everton: Stekelenburg 6, Coleman 6, Jagielka 7, Williams 6, Oviedo 6 (Funes Mori 6), Gueye 6, Barry 7, Cleverley 6, Barkley 7 (Mirallas), Lukaku 7, Bolasie 7

Subs not used: Robles, Lennon, Valencia, Davies, Holgate

Goal: Lukaku 35’

Booked: Oviedo, Barry, Gueye, Cleverley, Bolasie

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Crystal Palace: Mandanda 5, Ward 8, Tomkins 6, Delaney 6, Kelly 6, McArthur 6 (Cabaye 6), Ledley 5, Townsend 6 (Lee 6), Puncheon 7, Zaha 7, Benteke 7

Subs not used: Flamini, Campbell, Hennessey, Fyers, Wickham

Goal: Benteke 50’

Booked: Tomkins, Townsend, Puncheon, Benteke

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