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HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30:  Ross Barkley of Everton scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Hull City and Everton at KCOM Stadium on December 30, 2016 in Hull, England.  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
HULL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30: Ross Barkley of Everton scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Hull City and Everton at KCOM Stadium on December 30, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)Gareth Copley/Getty Images

EPL Table: Friday's Week 19 Results, Scores and 2016 Premier League Standings

Gianni VerschuerenDec 30, 2016

Hull City and Everton kicked off Week 19 of the Premier League on Friday with an entertaining 2-2 draw.

Michael Dawson gave the Tigers an early lead, but a comical own goal from goalkeeper David Marshall tied things up. After the break, Robert Snodgrass and Ross Barkley put the final score on the board.

Week 19's marquee match will be Saturday's clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, while Chelsea host Stoke City, Manchester United face Middlesbrough and Arsenal host Crystal Palace.

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Here's a look at the latest Premier League standings:

1Chelsea1815123811+2746
2Liverpool1812424521+2440
3Manchester City1812333920+1939
4Arsenal1811433919+2037
5Tottenham1810623313+2036
6Manchester United189632718+933
7Everton197662523+227
8Southampton186661820-224
9West Bromwich Albion186572322+123
10Watford186482230-822
11West Ham186482332-922
12Bournemouth186392331-821
13Stoke185672028-821
14Burnley1862101728-1120
15Middlesbrough184681620-418
16Leicester184592331-817
17Crystal Palace1844102933-416
18Sunderland1842121631-1514
19Hull1934121641-2513
20Swansea1833122141-2012

Recap

Hull and Everton served up an entertaining start to Week 19, playing out a 2-2 draw at the KCOM Stadium.

It took Dawson just six minutes to open the score for the Tigers, as Everton played a corner horribly wrong, and the defender smashed home from close range.

The Hull Daily Mail's Philip Buckingham thought it wouldn't be the last goal he'd see on Friday:

The Toffees were far from their best, and Hull took full advantage early on, mustering several chances. Everton had their opportunities as well, however, with Barkley finding Seamus Coleman, who hit the post with a header.

Marshall got away with two major mistakes in the first half, but he and his team-mates appeared to be on their way to a half-time lead. But just before the interval, the stopper comically turned a corner into his own net, handing Everton the equaliser on a plate.

Squawka News couldn't believe it:

Marshall somewhat made up for his mistake by parrying a Romelu Lukaku effort on to the crossbar, and Snodgrass sent a warning shot Everton's way by hitting the post with a free-kick. The Toffees gave the 28-year-old another chance, and this time, Snodgrass didn't fail, beating Joel Robles after 65 minutes.

But Barkley gave the visitors a―somewhat undeserved―point by powering home a late header after a fine cross from Leighton Baines. NBC Soccer's Roger Bennett thought it wasn't the Toffees' greatest showing:

The draw leaves Everton in seventh place in the standings, six points behind the top six, who will all feature later in Week 16. Hull remain 19th and are in desperate need of a positive run of results.

Week 19's top clash will feature Liverpool and Manchester City on Saturday, with both teams aiming to keep pace in the title range. The two chase Chelsea in the standings and have won their last three Premier League contests.

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF TWO IMAGES - Image numbers (L) 502929058 and 629845764) In this composite image a comparision has been made between Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool (L) and Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City. Liverpool an

Per Sam Williams of Liverpool's official website, manager Jurgen Klopp wouldn't be shocked if City boss Pep Guardiola decided to change things up:

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Bayern changed their style of play against us a few times, not always, but a few times.

A clear philosophy does not mean that you stick to it in every moment. If you have to adapt to your opponent, then that is what we all do.

[...]

The style of the game isn’t everything. It is kind of important but in the end you only want to get your players looking forward with the ball. How you do it is not important.

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League leaders Chelsea are expected to cruise to another easy win when they host Stoke, while Manchester United will try to continue their fine run against Middlesbrough. Arsenal will face a slumping Crystal Palace side, and Tottenham Hotspur take on Watford.

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