Everton’s James McCarthy off at Crystal Palace in limp goalless draw

It is probably just as well these clubs have FA Cup semi-finals looming large on the horizon because, at present, there is precious little joy for either to be had in the Premier League. The point secured here was arguably a minor triumph for Everton, a team whose top-flight form has drained as the campaign has progressed, given they played most of the second period a man down. Yet, even so, these are sides staggering towards the finish line.At least the visitors could point to their players enj