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Gary Lineker reacts as Everton win and Leeds United lose

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Jesse Marsch’s Leeds United have lost to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, while Frank Lampard’s Everton have won against Leicester City in the Premier League this afternoon.

Leeds suffered a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal away from home at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League today.

Meanwhile, Everton got the better of Leicester 2-1 away from home at the King Power Stadium in the league.

The results mean that Leeds are now third from bottom in the Premier League table with 34 points from 35 matches.

The Whites are level on points with 17th-placed Burnley.

Everton are now 16th with 35 points from 34 games.

Former Everton and Leicester striker Lineker seems pleased to see the Toffees win today.

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Gary Lineker reacts as Everton win and Leeds lose

The results today are a massive boost to Everton in their quest to escape the dreaded drop to the Championship, while Leeds will now be very worried.

The Toffees have a game in hand as well, and manager Lampard will be confident of keeping the Merseyside club in the Premier League.

Burnley and Leeds are now clearly the two main candidates to join Watford and Norwich City in the Championship next season.