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Richard Garnett

Watch incredible moment Everton fans welcome team bus as UFC star leads the way

Thousands of supporters lined the streets around Goodison Park to greet Everton's team bus ahead of the club's absolutely crucial match against Crystal Palace this evening.

The stakes could hardly be any higher for Frank Lampard's side who know they must get a result tonight to prevent the threat of Premier League relegation rolling into the last game of the season.

But Evertonians have doubled down on their efforts to help push the Blues over the line by creating a white hot atmosphere outside the ground as the team coach slowly inched its way towards the stadium.

LIVE UPDATES: Everton vs Palace live commentary stream and bus welcome pics/videos

*Watch the moment the bus arrived here:

Thick plumes of Blue smoke engulfed the convoy as fans urged the team to deliver the result that will ensure Everton’s proud top flight status remains intact.

Various different chants could be heard being belted out, including those paying tribute to Seamus Coleman and Richarlison.

Fireworks were also seen high in the sky around the ground - and UFC star 'Meatball' Molly McCann was right in the heart of the crowd, leading the way.

*Watch 'Meatball' in the thick of the action:

The match against Patrick Vieira’s side gets underway at 7.45pm, with relegation rivals Burnley kicking off at Aston Villa quarter of an hour later.

It promises to be a night of tense high drama at Goodison Park. Follow the action with our live match blog.

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