Lennon scores late winner as Everton beats QPR 2-1

LONDON (AP) �?Aaron Lennon scored a late winner as Everton beat Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Sunday to move nine points clear of the Premier League relegation zone and damage the hosts' own survival hopes.

�?Seamus Coleman's excellent finish at Loftus Road put Everton ahead in the 18th minute before substitute Eduardo Vargas slammed home an equalizer in the 65th.

�?QPR pressed for a winner but Lennon provided a sucker-punch 13 minutes from time. Coleman's cross was half-cleared but the ball fell straight to Lennon who side-footed home.

Lennon's first goal for the Toffees gave Everton a much-needed victory that leaves QPR four points adrift of safety.

�?It was QPR's fifth straight defeat since Chris Ramsey was confirmed as permanent manager. QPR's next two matches are at fellow strugglers West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa.