Twitter thrilled as Frank Lampard's Everton complete incredible comeback to avoid relegation from the Premier League

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Unforgettable scenes as Goodison Park erupts following huge comeback win

Frank Lampard's Everton secured their Premier League survival with an unbelievable 3-2 comeback victory over Crystal Palace on May 19.

The Toffees have been embroiled in a closely-fought relegation scrap with Leeds United and Burnley. They headed into the game against Palace at Goodison Park in 16th, a point above 18th placed Leeds.

Frank Lampard's men got off to the worst start possible when Jean-Phillipe Mateta and Jordan Ayew gave Palace a deserved first-half lead.

But Everton produced a phenomenal comeback with Michael Keane kickstarting it with a fine finish in the 54th minute. Richarlison then equalled matters with his 10th Premier League goal of the season in the 75th minute.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin then sent Goodison Park into a frenzy with an 85th minute winner. The English striker pounced on Demarai Gray's cross to tap home with Everton fans invading the pitch to celebrate.

Lampard's men were facing the disgrace of being relegated for the first time since 1951. However, with a crucial win today, they have avoided relegation.

Here are some reactions from fans from a phenomenal night for the Toffees:

Don Hutchison

@donhutch4

My goodness me!!!! I was an absolute wreck. @Everton 2-0 at HT and come back and score 3 at the Gwladys st end. What a script @premierleague

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My goodness me!!!! I was an absolute wreck. @Everton 2-0 at HT and come back and score 3 at the Gwladys st end. What a script @premierleague 💙

Jamie Carragher

@Carra23

WhatsApp group chats can be a pain in the arse at times, but these messages make up for it! #EVECRY

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WhatsApp group chats can be a pain in the arse at times, but these messages make up for it! 😂😂😂 #EVECRY https://t.co/3hMbNVWnbr

Absolute Chelsea

@AbsoluteChelsea

Stamford Bridge fills with chants of 'Super Frank' as Everton go 3-2 up against Crystal Palace.

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Stamford Bridge fills with chants of 'Super Frank' as Everton go 3-2 up against Crystal Palace.

𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎

@TheEuropeanLad

3-2 Everton.

CALVERT LEWIN HAS SCORED!!! THE GOAL THAT WOULD KEEP THEM IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE AND THE PEOPLE ARE RUNNING ON THE PITCH!!!!!!

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3-2 Everton.

CALVERT LEWIN HAS SCORED!!! THE GOAL THAT WOULD KEEP THEM IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE AND THE PEOPLE ARE RUNNING ON THE PITCH!!!!!! https://t.co/hLAIF1dFQh

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Paddy Power

@paddypower

Say what you like about Everton fans, not every club would get these numbers for a 16th-place celebration

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Say what you like about Everton fans, not every club would get these numbers for a 16th-place celebration https://t.co/Qe1O5rZuxY

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Everton

@Everton

FT. And breathe...

UP THE %$*@£!@ TOFFEES!!!!!!

3-2 🦅 #EVECRY

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FT. And breathe...

UP THE %$*@£!@ TOFFEES!!!!!!

🔵 3-2 🦅 #EVECRY https://t.co/TZkrSbTNrr

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Paddy Power

@paddypower

He's got a lot of stick lately, but Frank Lampard deserves huge credit for digging Everton out of a perilous situation partly created by Frank Lampard.

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He's got a lot of stick lately, but Frank Lampard deserves huge credit for digging Everton out of a perilous situation partly created by Frank Lampard.

Tim Cahill AO

@Tim_Cahill

Thank you to all the @Everton fans for lifting the team through the difficult times. Blue family always sticks together

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Thank you to all the @Everton fans for lifting the team through the difficult times. Blue family always sticks together 💙

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Gary Lineker 💙💛

@GaryLineker

Looking horriblwhat an incredible comeback from @Everton 🏻🏻🏻

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Looking horriblwhat an incredible comeback from @Everton 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Mark Goldbridge

@markgoldbridge

Those Everton fans have kept them up tbf! The blue flares, crowds around the away bus, atmosphere. No way they were letting them go down

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Those Everton fans have kept them up tbf! The blue flares, crowds around the away bus, atmosphere. No way they were letting them go down

Bryan Oviedo

@Bryan_Oviedo

Congratulations guys!! Success it’s a team effort!! @Everton

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Congratulations guys!! Success it’s a team effort!! 💙 @Everton https://t.co/JFz0mvi5FA

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Ell Bretland

@EllBretland

That is win number 1878 for Everton in the top-flight of English football. Fitting.

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That is win number 1878 for Everton in the top-flight of English football. Fitting.

Gabriel Pereira

@JordanPickford_

Stay here all your life @Everton

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Stay here all your life @Everton 💙💙💙💙💙😍😍😍😍 https://t.co/6jwJcILlfK

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Sam

@SibsMUFC

Richarlison has been on a mission to keep Everton up almost single handedly these past few weeks and he's done it. Stepped up when many of his team mates went hiding. God i'd love us to have a few more players with as much effort & tenacity as he's shown of late.

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Richarlison has been on a mission to keep Everton up almost single handedly these past few weeks and he's done it. Stepped up when many of his team mates went hiding. God i'd love us to have a few more players with as much effort & tenacity as he's shown of late.

TLV

@TheLampardView

19th of May 🤝🏻 Frank Lampard

Creating iconic moments

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19th of May 🤝🏻 Frank Lampard

Creating iconic moments https://t.co/jjnVXoc3KX

SG

@SGoutheway

Lampard managed to save a team that insisted on getting relegated

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Lampard managed to save a team that insisted on getting relegated

Piers Morgan

@piersmorgan

As I said, never underestimate Frank Lampard. Chuffed for him. twitter.com/sportbible/sta…

SPORTbible

@sportbible

21' Everton 0-1 Palace
36' Everton 0-2 Palace
54' Everton 1-2 Palace
75' Everton 2-2 Palace
85' Everton 3-2 Palace

Everton secure Premier League safety after coming from two goals down to win 3-2!

Frank Lampard has done it. Absolute limbs at Goodison Park!

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⚽ 21' Everton 0-1 Palace
⚽ 36' Everton 0-2 Palace
⚽ 54' Everton 1-2 Palace
⚽ 75' Everton 2-2 Palace
⚽ 85' Everton 3-2 Palace

Everton secure Premier League safety after coming from two goals down to win 3-2! 💙

Frank Lampard has done it. Absolute limbs at Goodison Park! 👏 https://t.co/cxQoaIJiUI

As I said, never underestimate Frank Lampard. Chuffed for him. 👏👏👏 twitter.com/sportbible/sta…

CFCDaily

@CFCDaily

So we basically rolled over for Frank Lampard’s Everton to send Leeds down 🤣

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So we basically rolled over for Frank Lampard’s Everton to send Leeds down 🤣

✈️

@Arrizabalager

Third place secured, Lampard staying up and Leeds going down. A successful night.

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Third place secured, Lampard staying up and Leeds going down. A successful night.

Owuraku Ampofo

@_owurakuampofo

This is the FIRST time Crystal Palace have lost a game after Jordan Ayew scored.

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This is the FIRST time Crystal Palace have lost a game after Jordan Ayew scored. https://t.co/wnyb56qUPW

Royal Blue Mersey

@RBMersey

THIS IS FOR EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU BLUES WHO STOOD UP AND MADE YOUR VOICE HEARD TO CARRY THIS TEAM TO SAFETY.
YOU ARE THE REAL HEROES
#EFC #COYB
royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/2022/5/19/2313…

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THIS IS FOR EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU BLUES WHO STOOD UP AND MADE YOUR VOICE HEARD TO CARRY THIS TEAM TO SAFETY.
YOU ARE THE REAL HEROES💙💙💙
#EFC #COYB
royalbluemersey.sbnation.com/2022/5/19/2313…

Henry Winter

@henrywinter

Frank Lampard engaged Goodison Park’s raw power to help provide spark for the team. Emotion (answering doubters etc) an important factor in driving Lampard’s own playing career. #efc #EVECRY

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Frank Lampard engaged Goodison Park’s raw power to help provide spark for the team. Emotion (answering doubters etc) an important factor in driving Lampard’s own playing career. #efc #EVECRY

Greg O'Keeffe

@GregOK

Just win. They did. It means everything #EFC

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Just win. They did. It means everything 💙#EFC

louis

@efcIouis

Taking in new members for the DCL religion

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Taking in new members for the DCL religion https://t.co/F0WazN0YQC

Lea

@Lea_EFC

Never felt joy like the moment DCL headed the winner.

That moment will live with me forever.

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Never felt joy like the moment DCL headed the winner.

That moment will live with me forever.

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Frank Lampard's Everton stave off relegation with monumental comeback win

The Toffees are sticking around

Many questions were raised over Frank Lampard's appointment coming off the back of an ill-fated reign at Chelsea. The former midfielder replaced Rafa Benitez who was sacked in January following disappointing results.

The English manager encountered a woeful start to life at Goodison Park, unable to take them up the table with the side sitting in 16th. A 6-0 thrashing at Tottenham Hotspur on March 6 even had many touting Lampard to get sacked.

Things looked ominous for the former Chelsea captain when Everton plummeted into 18th place in April. But the Toffees have shown improvement in the dying embers of the Premier League season.

Two impressive victories over Chelsea and Manchester United put the Merseyside outfit in good stead.

They have now confirmed their survival in the most dramatic of circumstances, with Lampard able to breathe a sigh of relief.

It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the Toffees under Frank Lampard with all eyes on the upcoming summer transfer window.

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