Xhaka Earns Sunderland Draw Against Everton

Granit Xhaka’s deflected strike early in the second half earned Sunderland a 1-1 draw with Everton. Iliman Ndiaye had put the visitors ahead after 15 minutes with his fourth league goal of the season. Xhaka’s effort deflected off James Tarkowski for his first Sunderland goal. The result lifted Sunderland to fourth and left 14th-placed Everton winless in three.