Everton vs Brentford ratings: Branthwaite 3, Richarlison 8; Henry 8, Eriksen 9

Frank Lampard's side still face nervy finale after home defeat

EVERTON RATINGS: Jordan Pickford 6 – Can’t really be blamed for any of Brentford’s three goals, all of which flashed past him. The England No 1 was solid overall, with only his distribution occasionally letting him down. Getty

Seamus Coleman 5 – Off the pace all game. While the skipper could do very little about his first-half own goal, he really struggled up against the lively Rico Henry. Action Images

Mason Holgate 5 – Had it all to do in the second half, as the only recognised centre-back on the pitch. Looked overwhelmed at times but was responsible for a vital headed clearance off his own goal line. AFP

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Ivan Toney of Brentford is fouled by Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton, who is later receives a red card from Referee Michael Oliver ( not pictured ), during the Premier League match between Everton and Brentford at Goodison Park on May 15, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger / Getty Images)

Vitaly Mykolenko 6 – Started the game well, getting forward in support of Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin. The Ukrainian was somewhat laboured in the second period, however. AP

Abdoulaye Doucoure 5 – Kept things fairly neat and tidy early on. He worked hard out of possession, but wilted somewhat in the second period as Brentford made the most of their man advantage. PA

Andre Gomes 5 – The Portuguese midfielder slowed the game down too often for Frank Lampard’s liking. He was replaced midway through the second half by Jonjoe Kenny. Getty

Alex Iwobi 6 – Not quite as dynamic in attack as he can be. The 26-year-old had to fill in at left-back late on. AP

Anthony Gordon 6 – Delivered the free-kick which led to Everton’s opening goal. However, the young winger losing track of Rico Henry in the Everton box did lead to the away side’s winner. Action Images

Dominic Calvert-Lewin 7 – The forward still doesn’t look fully fit, but he gave a good account of himself after bagging his first goal of 2022. His aerial presence was also notable. Getty

Richarlison 8 – Everton’s standout player, having scored from the spot at the end of the first half. His determination was clear, but with his side down to 10 men for much of the game, he was often starved of possession. AFP

SUBS: Demarai Gray 6 – Helped launch a handful of counterattacks, but overall, the winger had limited opportunities to impress. AP

Jonjoe Kenny 6 – Slotted into central defence for the closing stages after replacing Gomes. PA

Salomon Rondon 1 – Was red-carded minutes after coming on for a brainless tackle on Bryan Mbeumo. Reuters

BRENTFORD RATINGS: David Raya 7 - Showcased his excellent distribution and handling throughout. Barely put a foot wrong. AFP

Kristoffer Ajer 6 – The Norwegian was sound defensively from right-back, but lacked the dynamism that Brentford needed when going forward. He also picked up a late yellow card. AP

Pontus Jansson 7 – Brentford’s best defender, keeping things tight at the back in the second half. His reading of the game was especially impressive, helping to shut down several Everton counters. Getty

Mads Bech Sorensen 5 – Almost cost the Londoners dearly after bringing down Richarlison in his own box – who then converted the penalty. Fortunate to avoid a red card, Sorensen was wisely subbed at half-time. Getty

Rico Henry 8 – Superb down the left channel, causing all kinds of problems for Coleman in the first half. The wing-back was rewarded with a goal in the 64th minute, which came in the form of a wonderfully directed header. Getty

Mathias Jensen 6 – Worked hard throughout, playing as the most defensive of Brentford’s midfield three. A decent outing. AP

Christian Norgaard 7 – Grabbed a fine assist for Brentford’s third, curling in a teasing cross for Henry to nod home. AP

Christian Eriksen 9 – Once again this season, the great Dane ran the show from the middle of the park. He also provided the vital assist for Wissa’s goal, which came from an inviting corner kick. Reuters

Bryan Mbeumo 7 – The livewire forward was a constant threat in behind, but he did lack composure in front of goal. Will feel that he should have got on the scoresheet. Reuters

Ivan Toney 7 – Turned provider, starting the move that led to Brentford’s opener. In doing so, he showed that he’s not just a goalscorer. Reuters

Yoane Wissa 8 – It was the 25-year-old’s shot that was turned into Everton’s net by Coleman, before he then grabbed a goal of his own from a corner kick. The cute glancing header at the near post levelled the game on the hour mark. AFP

SUBS: Vitaly Janelt 6 – Added some energy to the Brentford midfield in the second half. AP

Josh Dasilva 7 - Got forward impressively from right-back, where much of the away side’s best interplay came from. AP

Mads Roerslev 6 – Came on for a mistake-free 15 minutes at the end of the match. AP

Everton missed the chance to secure their place in the Premier League after having two players sent off in a 3-2 defeat at home to Brentford on Sunday.

The game turned on Jarrad Branthwaite's 18th-minute red card for pulling back Ivan Toney, when Everton were leading 1-0 thanks to Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goal.

Everton — needing a win to guarantee survival — bounced back from conceding an equaliser in the 37th minute from a Seamus Coleman own goal by going ahead again when Richarlison converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time.

Brentford scored twice in two second-half minutes through Yoane Wissa and Rico Henry, and substitute Salomon Rondon became the second Everton player to be red-carded after he launched himself studs-first at Henry two minutes from time.

Everton stay two points above the bottom three and have two games remaining, against Crystal Palace at home on Thursday and Arsenal away next Sunday.

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