Everton came back from two goals to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 to save their Premier League status, while Burnley rose out of the relegation zone with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Thursday.
After losing twice in the first half, Frank Lampard’s team responded with goals from Michael Keane and Richarlison after the interval, before Dominic Calvert-late Lewin’s winner triggered wild celebrations at Goodison Park.
Everton can now rest after a nerve-wracking struggle to avoid playing outside the Premier League for the first time since 1954.
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Everton’s stunning recovery was a microcosm of Lampard’s rule since taking over in January, with the club facing calamity in the face before pulling back.
Everton is clear of the relegation zone, leaving Burnley in fourth place and Leeds in third place, fighting for safety.
“We were pulled through by the spirit of this club, the supporters, and the players,” Lampard added.
“To a man, the players were fantastic. The supporters buoyed them, and we produced a memorable night for Everton.
“The club’s spirit was incredible.” “I’m completely overwhelmed.”
Burnley, who faced Newcastle in the final round of matches on Sunday, moved ahead of Leeds on goal difference courtesy of their draw at Villa.
They will be safe if they replicate Leeds’ result against Brentford on the last day.
This weekend is unlikely to top the intensity of the post-match pitch invasion at Goodison Park when supporters shed tears of delight.
When fans ridiculed Palace manager Patrick Vieira, he retaliated by kicking one of them.
With their 21st-minute opening, Palace had subdued the raucous crowd.
Jean-Philippe Mateta got in front of Vitalii Mykolenko, and the Palace striker headed home Eberechi Eze’s free-kick.
Several bottles were hurled at Mateta, and the mood became even more hostile when Jordan Ayew poked home in the 36th minute after Abdoulaye Doucoure failed to clear.
But, as Lampard had said, the game was “all or nothing,” and Michael Keane gave Everton a lifeline in the 54th minute, completing Mason Holgate’s header.
Everton was re-energized, and Richarlison equalized in the 75th minute, hooking the ball past Jack Butland.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin sealed the comeback in the 85th minute with a brilliant header that provoked a joyous pitch invasion, with Goodison at fever pitch.
