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Everton fended off a determined Stoke fightback to earn a win courtesy of Tim Cahill’s header.

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Yakubu had clinically sidefooted the visitors ahead before Victor Anichebe glanced in a second.

But two Rory Delap long throws were not dealt with by Everton and Stoke drew level through a Seyi Olofinjana volley and Phil Jagielka’s glanced own goal.

Everton boss David Moyes was sent to the stands after his side were denied a penalty before Cahill headed in.

Everton will feel justice was done, while Stoke will be left ruing the lack of reward for their valiant efforts.