Everton fought back to draw 1-1 with Arsenal at Goodison on Saturday as the Toffees’ bitter rivals Liverpool have the chance to extend their lead atop the table to 14 points with seven games to go.
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Leandro Trossard gave Mikel Arteta’s much-changed Arsenal the lead in the first half, but Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty kick in the second half was enough to grab a point.
With the draw Arsenal move on to 62 points, while Everton move on to 35.
Gunners concede the title
It was probably the case before this game but Arteta’s team selection showed Arsenal are all in on the Champions League and have given up hope of chasing Liverpool down for the title. With injuries hitting hard again, Arteta decided to rest Saka, Martinelli, Timber and Odegaard from the start. That set the tone for a lackluster display. Arsenal should have won but really, does it matter? They’re going to finish second behind Liverpool and now all of their focus is on Real Madrid in the next two midweeks. It’s all about Champions League glory for Arsenal and if they don’t suffer any more injuries, they could become champions of Europe. This game at Everton showed that the Premier League is now an afterthought for Arsenal this season. That’s a shame but it’s the reality of the situation. And it’s entirely understandable.
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What’s next?
Arsenal host Real Madrid on Tuesday in the first leg of their UCL quarterfinal. Everton are away at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, April 12.
Everton vs Arsenal score: 1-1
Ndiaye 49’; Trossard 34’
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Pickford denies Trossard with a fine stop
What a save! Trossard is in over the top and drills a shot at goal but Pickford does superbly to tip it over. Wow.
Odegaard is on as Arsenal push for a winner
The skipper is on as Arsenal aim to boost their creativity late in the game. Everton are holding on well so far.
Ndiaye slots home the penalty — Everton 1-1 Arsenal
Lewis-Skelly gets himself in a real mess and grabs hold of Harrison. The foul starts outside the box but continues inside it and a penalty is given. Ndiaye slots it home to send the home fans wild. Nightmare start to the second half for Arsenal.
Saka and Martinelli on at half time
Double sub for Arsenal at the break with Saka and Martinelli on for Nwaneri and Sterling.
Trossard buries it on the counter! — Everton 0-1 Arsenal
There is a mix up with Everton’s defenders and Sterling is away. He charges 50 yards with the ball before playing it across to Trossard. He takes one step and rifles home a low shot across goal. Great finish and that was ruthless from Arsenal. They’re deservedly ahead.
A smooth finish from Leandro Trossard gives Arsenal the lead at Goodison Park. 😮💨
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O’Brien almost scores at the back post
The ball comes in and misses everyone and O’Brien can’t finish at the back post as the bal hits his chest and Arsenal somehow clear. Everton creating some chaos with long throws with all of the big lads up. O’Brien is then booked for shoving Ben White in a scuffle. It’s heating up!
Arsenal well on top
A corner is swung in and Everton clear it just as Arsenal look like they’re going to score yet another from a set piece. Moments later a cross is is cleared by Branthwaite. Everton have barely had a kick. Branthwaite then clears another Rice corner off the line. Arsenal are pushing hard for this opener.
Terrible mistake from Pickford and Arsenal almost score
Pickford is caught out on the ball way out of his goal and Arsenal pounce. The ball drops to Sterling and he’s got a free shot on goal but his shot is blocked well and Everton clear the danger. It’s all Arsenal early on.
Everton lineup
Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Patterson; Gueye, Iroegbunam; Harrison, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Beto
Arsenal lineup
Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Merino, Rice, Jorginho; Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling
Everton team news, focus
Injuries have really calmed down for the Toffees and that gives Moyes a few extra attacking options. Both Ndiaye and Chermiti are back, while Broja is also now a good option off the bench too. Beto continues to lead the line superbly well and if Everton can get Harrison, Alcaraz and Doucoure close to him with their midfield runs they will cause Arsenal plenty of problems on the transition.
OUT: Jesper Lindstrom (groin), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh), Orel Mangala (knee) | QUESTIONABLE: Dwight McNeil (knee)
Arsenal team news, focus
With Timber, Gabriel, Calafiori and White all going down with injuries over the last week or so, Arsenal’s defensive issues have once again come to the fore. Just when Saka returned to give them a big boost, they’ve been hit again. Injuries have been so unkind to the Gunners this season but they’re doing all they can to stay in the title race. They’ve only lost one of their last 20 Premier League games but they’re still 12 points behind Liverpool. Saka could start in this game, while Partey is likely to play at right back with Kiwior coming in at center back.
OUT: Gabriel Magalhaes (hamstring - MORE), Riccardo Calafiori (knee), Kai Havertz (hamstring - MORE), Gabriel Jesus (torn ACL - out for season), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee)
Everton vs Arsenal prediction
This feels like it’s going to be tight and tense as Arteta meets his old boss Moyes. But Arsenal’s extra quality (see: Saka, Bukayo) will see them through. Everton 1-2 Arsenal.
How to watch Everton vs Arsenal live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 7:30am ET Saturday (April 5)
Venue: Goodison Park — Liverpool
TV Channel: USA
Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com
