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Everton fans react to Andre Gomes’ performance against Sheffield United

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Everton fans have praised Andre Gomes’ performance against Sheffield United following the Toffees 1-0 win.

The club leapfrogged Southampton in the Premier League table on goal difference with the result, with Richarlison scoring the game’s only goal.

He turned in Gylfi Sigurdsson’s free-kick with a superb header, which was the Brazilian’s 15th goal of the season in all competitions.

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It was a solid result for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, with the Blades having been resurgent in recent weeks after an iffy first few games after the restart.

It was a sluggish first half, but Everton were much improved for the second 45.

One man that did come in for particular praise though was playmaker Gomes, who looked more effective in a three-man midfield.

The Portugal international was excellent in possession, dictating the tempo of the match and trying to create chances for the forwards.

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Arguably it was the 26-year-old’s best performance since returning from his horror leg injury, and fans were sure to acknowledge the star on social media: