Overview
- Iliman Ndiaye put Everton ahead after 15 minutes with a solo run and left-footed finish.
- Captain Granit Xhaka leveled for Sunderland early in the second half with a deflected strike past Jordan Pickford.
- The hosts pressed for a winner but missed the chance to climb above Manchester City into second place.
- Sunderland are level on points with Liverpool and Bournemouth after the draw at the Stadium of Light.
- Everton remain winless in three league matches and next face Fulham, while Sunderland host Arsenal on Saturday.