Everton hit the woodwork twice as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 Premier League draw at Crystal Palace despite dominating the contest.

Away goalkeeper Jordan Pickford did not have a single save to make in Saturday's game at Selhurst Park, but Marco Silva's men could not find a breakthrough at the other end despite applying consistent pressure.

The draw means Everton lose ground in the race to finish seventh and earn a potential Europa League place. They now sit four points behind Wolves - two further adrift than they were at kick-off - despite edging up to eighth in the table.

Palace, who remain 12th, have now gone nine Premier League matches without beating Everton.

Everton were the better side in a quiet first half, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin hitting a left-footed strike straight at goalkeeper Vicente Guaita from a good opening and Idrissa Gueye seeing a long-range drive comfortably saved.

The visitors came closer still just after the break, Bernard firing a deflected effort against the foot of the post from just inside the box after Patrick van Aanholt's poor clearance fell into his path.

Richarlison then had a vociferous penalty claim correctly turned down after a challenge from Van Aanholt, as his side's frustration grew.

Substitute Cenk Tosun, who scored in October's reverse fixture, was so close to finding a late breakthrough, his elaborate flick from Seamus Coleman's cross forcing a tremendous reaction save from Guaita.

Lucas Digne's cross then deflected off Andros Townsend and against the woodwork in the final moments as Palace clung on for a point.