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Everton boss Frank Lampard admits his side are in a battle but urges them to 'keep fighting and looking forward' after the Toffees suffered a 3-2 defeat to fellow strugglers Burnley

Everton boss Frank Lampard urged his side to 'keep fighting' after they slipped closer to the relegation zone with a 3-2 defeat to Burnley.

Nathan Collins scored early for the hosts, but two Richarlison penalties — the second of which was heavily disputed by Burnley boss Sean Dyche — saw Everton take control.

The Toffees took a 2-1 lead into the break but Jay Rodriguez's second-half equaliser and Maxwel Cornet's dramatic late winner clinched the three points for Burnley.

Lampard's side now sit just one point ahead of Burnley and the relegation zone with nine games left to play.