Blackpool's Marlon Harewood was denied a late winner as the Premier League newcomers fought out a thrilling draw with Everton today.

The Seasiders substitute put the ball in the net in the closing minutes at Bloomfield Road but was frustrated by a controversial offside flag. Blackpool twice led an end-to-end encounter after goals from Wales pair Neal Eardley and David Vaughan but Everton hit back through Tim Cahill and former Blackpool loanee Seamus Coleman.

Everton created the better chances throughout but Blackpool may feel they could have prevented either of their goals and will bemoan the late offside decision against Harewood.

Eardley's goal was a beautiful curling free-kick but Cahill nodded home the equaliser three minutes later.

The hosts retook the lead three minutes into the second half when Vaughan fired home at the second attempt through a crowded penalty box.

But again, Blackpool could not hold their lead for long. Coleman pounced on a poor header by Stephen Crainey barely two minutes later and raced into the area to unleash a fierce shot which squeezed under the body of Gilks.