UpdatedAMar 30, 2013 4:10 PM ET A superb solo goal was scored by kevin Mirallas Saturday to provide Everton a 1-0 win over Stoke in the Premier League that held his group in the search for a Champions League spot. The Belgium international hit from an electrifyingly rapid counter-attack in the initial half which left defenders trailing in his wake. His sixth purpose of the time, although only his third in 18 league performances, was enough to make sure David Moyes' part developed on their victory over winners Manchester City ahead of the global break. Everton began the day six details outside Champions League qualification but by the ultimate whistle these were only four behind fourth-placed Chelsea, who slipped up at Southampton. Their mission to perform among Europe's elite for only the 2nd time remains possible and the first half next month is essential to their expectations while they confront Spurs and, more importantly, Arsenal - the group who stand between them and the top four. Stoke, nevertheless, are overlooking their shoulders with growing anxiety as you get in 12 league matches than director Tony Pulis might have expected after concluding 2012 unbeaten in 10 games has taken the bottom of the dining table in to closer focus. Objectives, or even a insufficient them, would be the Potters boss's issue with just six in 11 group activities, which has led to a League worst tally of 14 matches in 2013 without scoring. With Phil Jagielka returning from a three-match absence with a leg injury to captain the side Moyes, minus the hanging important mixture of Marouane Fellaini and Steven Pienaar, extraordinarily opted for a back three. It took a little while for the side to be in in this unfamiliar and new formation and as a result Stoke needs to have gone forward within three minutes. Relive the best action shots from the Barclays Premier League. Ryan Shotton's long throw selected Robert Huth, whose header was well saved by Tim Howard - but Jon Walters crashed the follow-up contrary to the crossbar from close range. Irrespective of one directly at Asmir Begovic, two Nikica Jelavic headers and the other deflected wide by Robert Huth, Everton generated little in the opening 25 minutes. Goalkeeper Howard was returning to the starting line-up after coping with two broken bones in his right back but no-one expected him to provide the guide for the opening objective in the 28th minute. Marc Wilson's mix from a quick free-kick was punched clear by the American and arrived at the feet of Mirallas, the Everton person highest up the message. Even though the Belgium international offered a chance to Steven Nzonzi to nick the ball in the center circle the invitation could not be accepted by the midfielder, got in a tangle and his opponent competed obvious. There are few who can match Mirallas completely flow and though Stoke scrambled to reunite the A6million summer signing could not be caught, clipping a go which Begovic got a hand to but couldn't stop. With his confidence increased the former Olympiacos forward then thrashed an attempt across Begovic's purpose and large of the far post from the right corner of the penalty area. The most effective Stoke can muster in response was Walters' styling chance which was palmed away acrobatically but theatrically by Howard. In the 2nd half Huth planted a header wide from Whelan's free-kick when he needs to have hit the mark - and therein lies Stoke's issue. There's nothing else in reserve when their considerable talents, teams are ground by the physicality which down and opponents are often caused by the aerial ability which so many issues, fail them. Shotton also lost an even more difficult work, Wilson's inswinging cross deflecting off Sylvain Distin's straight back, from a similar position. Ryan Shawcross' rugby tackle on Jelavic to avoid the Croatian running clear through on to Leon Osman's move earned the Stoke captain a booking and Everton a free-kick on the edge of the place but Leighton Baines blasted into the wall. Fortunately for the hosts it was not as Stoke surprisingly rarely analyzed Howard and his recently-repaired broken straight back a day once they needed the cushion of the extra goal.
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