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More misery for Sunderland as Everton boost European hopes

Midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye's first Premier League goal plus a record-equalling effort from Romelu Lukaku boosted Everton's European hopes while adding to Sunderland's relegation woes.
Gueye was among the unlikeliest to open the scoring, having failed to do so in 55 previous league appearances, but his fierce drive just before half-time was one worth waiting for.
Lukaku's goal, all his own work with a 50-yard sprint from the halfway line, equalled Duncan Ferguson's club-best tally of 60 in the Premier League.
The 2-0 victory put Ronald Koeman's side within six points of the top four, although Europa League qualification remains their primary target.