Norwich City came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw with Everton at Carrow Road on Saturday.
The Toffees opened the scoring through in-form striker Romelu Lukaku, with the Belgian latching onto Gerard Deulofeu's cross in the 15th minute.
The home side equalised shortly after the interval, with Wes Hoolahan finding the back of the net from close range.
Cameron Jerome had an opportunity to snatch all three points for Norwich, but butchered a gilt-edged chance late in the second half.
MATCH OVERVIEW
Norwich City: 1 (Wes Hoolahan 47')
Everton: 1 (Romelu Lukaku 15')
Carrow Road, Norwich – 27,027
TALKING POINTS
Lukaku notched his 12th of the season as his combination with the crafty Deulofeu continues to flourish. The Spaniard has now provided the assist for half of the Belgian intrnational's goals this season.
Norwich picked up a valuable three points, which edged them close to escaping the relegation zone. The Canaries still sit in 18th place on the ladder, but are only one point away from safety.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Norwich travel to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United on Saturday, while Everton host Leicester City at Goodison Park.
TWITTER INSIGHT
Disappointed not to get the win today. Thank you to all the @Everton fans for the great support today! #COYBpic.twitter.com/xp29lf48rw
— Gerard Deulofeu (@gerardeulofeu) December 12, 2015Difficult to accept but we need to keep on working to turn draws into wins.. https://t.co/0tK7d3fNQr
— R.Lukaku Bolingoli10 (@RomeluLukaku9) December 12, 2015Good response from the lads. 2nd half is minimum requirement! We take the point we move on. 3 undefeated at home #positives
— Gary O'Neil (@Gazoneil) December 12, 2015
QUOTES CORNER
Norwich boss Alex Neil was pleased with his side's response after falling behind:
“If we perform like we did in the second half then we will be fine. We had a good discussion in terms of what's acceptable and all the questions I posed to them at half-time they came out and answered."
Everton manager Roberto Martinez was disappointed his side didn't capitalise on their early lead:
"Football can be cruel at times and it was today. There is considerable frustration when you create so many chances and you don't get the second goal. You end up having something to lose. Norwich could have been out of the game at half-time but we gave them a little bit of hope."
STATS SPECIALS
*Thanks to Opta
7 - Romelu Lukaku is the first Everton player to score in seven successive games in all comps since Bob Latchford in December 1975. Heaven.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 12, 20157 - Wes Hoolahan has been involved in more PL goals this season (seven – two goals, five assists) than any other Norwich City player. Level.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 12, 2015