Arsenal sink Everton to join Manchester City at Premier League summit
Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 in a Premier League match, moving them level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table. The victory was secured by goals from Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes at the Emirates Stadium.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the Premier League title race, as Arsenal closes the gap on rivals Manchester City during a period of league-wide scrutiny regarding financial regulations.
Arsenal sink Everton to join Manchester City at Premier League summit left Arsenal's Gabriel scores second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Everton on October 24, 2026 AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ltdbhk/article71621231.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/APTOPIX_Britain_Premier_League_Soccer_32976.jpg IAN WALTON Arsenal's Gabriel scores second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Everton in London, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Walton) Ezri Konsa bundled the ball into the net in the opening minutes for his first goal for the club since joining from Aston Villa in August London Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 on Saturday (October 24, 2026) to pull level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, rediscovering their taste for set-piece goals at a rainswept Emirates. Ezri Konsa bundled the ball into the net in the opening minutes for his first goal for the club since joining from Aston Villa in August.
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