Two goals from Cenk Tosun give Everton snowy victory over Stoke City

To the list of times and weather conditions under which foreign pros should be tested at Stoke, add “Saturday afternoon” and “blizzard”. Everton’s Cenk Tosun met the challenge here, claiming a second half brace to earn victory in a tempest of snow.

Stoke will feel aggrieved at this defeat. They had Charlie Adam sent off in the first half during treacherous conditions. They also fought their way back into the match from one down, with Tosun’s opener itself prompting suspicions of offside. But a diving header from the Turkish international in the 84th minute proved the game’s decisive action.

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