Arsenal vs Everton: Premier League preview, team news, stats & head-to-head
Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium, moving level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. Goals from Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes secured the win in a match where Arsenal dominated possession and set-piece opportunities.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the Premier League title race, keeping Arsenal in contention for the championship.
Figure caption, Arsenal go level at the top after victory over Everton
Football reporter at Emirates Stadium Arsenal moved level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with a comfortable home victory over Everton.
Defenders Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes scored the goals to lift Arsenal to 21 points, to join City who had earlier lost at Aston Villa.
The opening goal came in the seventh minute after early Arsenal pressure helped them win three corners in a row, with Konsa bundling in his first goal for the club at the back post. It was also the Gunners' first goal from a set-piece this season.
James Garner and Tyrique George both had efforts at goal as Everton chased an equaliser, but they could not find a way past home keeper David Raya.
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