Osman keeps Toffees sweet

6 April 2008 12:00am

Leon Osman's seventh goal of the season kept a hugely disappointing Everton in the hunt for a Champions League spot following a 1-0 victory over Derby.

Against already relegated Derby it took a low drive from midfielder Osman in the second half to claim the win that cut Liverpool's lead in fourth spot to three over the Toffees.

For Derby this was almost a triumph after 27 league games without a victory. They may have suffered the quickest relegation from the Premier League but they showed heart and spirit throughout.

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