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Everton slumped to a club record 12th consecutive Premier League game without a win as Seamus Coleman's late own goal handed the points to Bournemouth in an extraordinary finish.

Dominic Solanke's header looked set to prove the difference for Bournemouth in a game of attrition and little quality.

But the contest burst into life in the final 10 minutes.

The Toffees thought they had would salvage at least a point when Beto took advantage of a goalkeeping error from Neto.

However, long-serving captain Coleman chested a cross into his own net - under no pressure - in injury time.

Everton have not won in the league since 16 December and, sitting in 16th place, they remain three points clear of the relegation zone.

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Before Brighton's trip to Anfield this weekend, Liverpool reporter Paul Salt has been talking on the Albion Unlimited podcast about the match and in particular Alexis Mac Allister, who swapped Sussex for Merseyside in the summer.

"I think Liverpool will like playing Brighton because they know they are going to get a good game of football," began Salt.

"I was at the game last year at Anfield, when everyone was expecting Liverpool to win and it ended up being 3-3. And also the game at the Amex this season that ended 2-2.

"They are normally really open games. That's what we can definitely look forward to. Liverpool won't change how they set up at all.

"Of course there are some injury worries but Brighton will, I wouldn't say fancy their chances, but will definitely think they have a chance of scoring against Liverpool because of the attacking talent they have."

Mac Allister made the switch to Liverpool in a summer of change for both sides and, after settling at his new club, Salt can see why the Seagulls were reluctant to let the Argentina midfielder go.

"Everyone loves him. They think he is great. He had a difficult start but we had a completely new midfield.

"The likes of Henderson and Fabinho had both gone. Mac Allister came in along with Szoboszlai and the Hungarian was the one that hit the ground running quicker.

"Mac Allister was having to play in the number six role and I think at times he did find it difficult.

"Now Endo is back, Mac Allister has been pushed a bit further forward. He is just a Rolls-Royce of a midfielder.

"I am old enough to remember players like Jan Molby. Jan Molby had that brilliant range of passing and he could spot a ball and turn it into a goal. I think Mac Allister has shown that in the last few weeks.

"No wonder Brighton were sad to see him go."

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Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches again this season, against a variety of guests.

For this weekend's games, he takes on Gladiators star Bionic.

Sutton's prediction: 1-1

I keep thinking Everton will turn a corner and get the win they have been waiting so long for, but it has not happened yet.

They were a bit unlucky to lose to Manchester United in their last game, on 9 March, but things are not going to change until they start taking the chances they are creating.

Bournemouth's comeback against Luton essentially means they are safe with 10 games to go, which is a position Everton would love to be in.

Sean Dyche's side beat the Cherries at Goodison Park in October but I just don't see them winning this one, even though they are desperate for the points.

Bionic's prediction: 3-2

Everton badly need a win but I look at what Dominic Solanke is doing this season and I am going to go with Bournemouth.

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Despite the intrigue around how Jurgen Klopp would respond to the news that Xabi Alonso will stay at Bayer Leverkusen, the Liverpool manager shared far more of thoughts on Sunday’s opponents Brighton and Roberto de Zerbi.

After breezing past any talk of Alonso and dismissing the suggestion that the Liverpool job may have come too early for the 42-year-old, Klopp spoke far more openly about how "different" it is playing Brighton, adding how impressed he has been by how much the team has improved under De Zerbi.

Klopp said with a smile that he could not coach that style as it "goes against his personality" but spoke extensively how it is a "good watch and super interesting".

He added that their system is possession-based but uniquely structured - not as "free" as Manchester City. He said the Seagulls would undoubtedly disrupt Liverpool's rhythm, insisting that his team must do the same to their opponents to pick up all three points this weekend.

The Brighton manager is being increasingly linked with Anfield after Alonso's announcement, adding another dimension to Sunday's huge Premier League contest, which takes place under three hours before Arsenal's trip to Manchester City.

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European football expert Kevin Hatchard is surprised Xabi Alonso has opted to remain as Bayer Leverkusen manager because he felt "the lure of Liverpool would be too strong".

Alonso confirmed he will remain in his role at the Bundesliga club earlier on Friday as he believes the club is the "right place" to be as a young coach.

"He’s built something incredible - Leverkusen are having a season for the ages," Hatchard told BBC Sport.

"They’re well on course to win their first-ever Bundesliga title, they’re in the semi-finals of the German Cup and the strong favourites to win that tournament, and they’re in the quarter-finals of the Europa League so he is building something very, very impressive.

"I thought it was always a possibility that he would lean towards staying at Leverkusen for at least one more season, but I did feel like the lure of Liverpool, as a very successful former player, would be too strong. But, it seems like he’s going to be pragmatic about it. He’s going to stay at Bayer Leverkusen and you can understand that."

Hatchard also talked up Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as a possible candidate, who he says he has "a lot of respect for".

"I think he’s done a super job with Sporting," he added. "He’s made them into not only a team that has won the Portuguese title but is in the mix to do that again.

"He’s had success in Europe as well, knocking Arsenal out of the Europa League last season, so he has had some really impressive performances at continental level too.

"There’s always going to be an element of risk, moving from the Primeira Liga to the Premier League, but he’s certainly a good tactical mind and he’s somebody that I can understand why Liverpool are considering. I’ve got a lot of respect for Ruben Amorim."

The definition of the word limbo is an ‘uncertain period awaiting a decision or resolution’.

That’s certainly how it feels to be an Everton fan at the moment. With the outcome of the second profitability and sustainability hearing looming and a torrid run of form recently, there’s an air of uncertainty around the final 10 fixtures and questions around whether the Toffees can rediscover the kind of form that saw them win four out of five games after the last international break.

Realistically Everton are competing with Luton, Nottingham Forest and even Brentford to try and avoid the drop. They are yet to play the bottom four teams in the league - having beaten three of these sides already. This team does have all of the ability to pull themselves out this scrap sooner rather than later. Without a points deduction they would be sitting 14th in the table, with a better goal difference than all the teams below.

On paper it’s a very favourable run of fixtures, but it’s not like Everton to do things the easy way - hence that uncertainty.

The international break has given Sean Dyche the opportunity for warm weather training in Portugal, where hopefully they picked up some more confidence - particularly in front of goal.

Is it in their hands? Of course it is. I just hope this season ends with as much discussion as possible on the teams’ footballing merit, rather than the outcome of a court battle.

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After Xabi Alonso confirmed he will be staying at Bayer Leverkusen next season, we asked for more of your ideas on who Liverpool's next manager should be.

Here are some of your answers:

Richard: I would go for Zinedine Zidane - a success at Real Madrid and a well-respected coach with bags of experience

Rob: Alonso is the ideal long-term replacement in a couple of seasons' time. Right now if he is available - Carlo Ancelotti. A brilliant tactician and a winner. A confident and very experienced coach.

Mo: Jose Mourinho. He's dropped heavy hints that he respects the club and admires us in the past. Let someone with enthusiasm for us have a go if Xabi isn't available.

William: Instead of looking for upwardly mobile candidates, LFC need an experienced manager to consolidate Klopp's legacy and one who has managed big names successfully at international level.. Didier Deschamps.

John: Bring back Brendan Rodgers. The only thing holding him back during his last tenure was not quite having the right squad. He's a proven winner with Celtic so let him return to Merseyside

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Xabi Alonso says "everything is clear" now after confirming he will stay as Bayer Leverkusen manager amid interest from Liverpool as well as Bayern Munich.

Alonso had been heavily linked with succeeding Jurgen Klopp at the club he represented for five years as a player when the German departs this summer.

The 42-year-old has guided Leverkusen to 10 points clear of second-placed Bayern Munich with eight games to play as well as a Europa League quarter-final with West Ham.

"It's been a season where we have had a lot of speculation regarding my future," he said. "Until now, we have had so many games, been pretty busy and focused, and I wanted to reflect during the international break and take a decision.

"Last week, I had a very good meeting when I informed them [Leverkusen's directors] of my decision to continue being coach. You need to analyse all decisions well and I try to take the right ones, I try to take them in a natural way.

"At the moment, this is the right place for me to develop. I am a young coach. Right now, this is the right place. The club had been supportive and I feel respected by all departments.

"The fans have shown great support and they have reasons to believe and dream we will have a great season. I have a great staff to help me work day by day, and so for sure the players.

"Last week was my deadline for sure. All my cards on the table. Once I took the decision I felt I needed to share it with everyone. It is a sign of respect. I informed the players at a team talk this morning.

"It was important it wasn't affecting the team and the mentality of the team was good. Everything is clear."