Arsenal Beat Everton 2-0 to Move Level on Points with Manchester City

Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium on a rain-soaked afternoon, moving level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City. Ezri Konsa and Gabriel scored the goals as the Gunners capitalised on City's defeat at Aston Villa.

  • Competition: Premier League
  • Venue: Emirates Stadium
  • Score: Arsenal 2-0 Everton
  • Goals: Ezri Konsa (first half), Gabriel (second half)
  • League position: Arsenal level on points with Man City (21 points), behind on goal difference
  • Next: Arsenal fixtures | Everton fixtures

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Match report

Arsenal capitalised on Manchester City’s defeat at Aston Villa to move level on points with the Premier League leaders thanks to a 2-0 win over Everton at a rain-soaked Emirates Stadium. Ezri Konsa poked in at the back post from a corner to score a scrappy first goal for the club, ending Arsenal's wait for a first set-piece goal of the season. Gabriel overcame a second-half injury scare to seal the victory with a header on his 200th Premier League appearance.

Arsenal, buoyed by the news of City's first league defeat this season, were as relentless as the north London rain as they picked up a seventh win from their first eight league matches to keep up with their rivals on 21 points, behind only on goal difference.

Viktor Gyokeres, handed his first league start of the season, failed to get off the mark for the campaign but was credited with the assist for Konsa's opener, making it two from two after setting up Declan Rice's equaliser in the 2-2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich in midweek.

Everton, who are winless in 14 league trips to Arsenal, were handed a big chance to equalise at 1-0 just before half-time but Thierno Barry failed to make the most of Ben White's weak headed back pass to goalkeeper David Raya. David Moyes' side, unbeaten in the league until last weekend, have now suffered back-to-back defeats and the search for their first away win of the season in this competition goes on after a difficult afternoon for the Toffees in north London.

The numbers

  • Arsenal points: 21 (level with Man City, behind on goal difference)
  • Arsenal wins: 7 from first 8 league matches
  • Everton away league record at Arsenal: Winless in 14 trips
  • Gabriel appearance milestone: 200th Premier League appearance
  • Konsa goal: First for the club, Arsenal's first set-piece goal of the season
  • Gyokeres assists: 2 in 2 (Bayern Munich, Everton)

Why Arteta trusts Konsa over Mosquera

Ezri Konsa’s first Arsenal goal was scrappy but significant. The defender’s back-post poke from a corner ended the Gunners’ wait for a set-piece goal this season. It also underlined why Mikel Arteta values Konsa’s positioning and aerial threat in the box. With Gabriel also scoring from a header, Arsenal’s centre-backs delivered the goals that their forwards could not. Viktor Gyokeres made his first league start but failed to score; however, his assist for Konsa shows he can contribute even when not finding the net. The win keeps Arsenal level with Manchester City on 21 points, and the manner of victory – grinding out a clean sheet despite a second-half injury scare for Gabriel – suggests the squad has the resilience to sustain a title challenge.

Talking points

  • Should Arsenal rely more on set-piece goals from defenders given their struggles to score from open play?
  • Is Gabriel’s injury scare a warning sign that Arsenal need more centre-back depth?
  • Can Everton survive without an away win all season?
  • Was Thierno Barry’s miss the turning point for Everton?

What happens next

Arsenal will look to build on this victory in their next Premier League fixture, while Everton must regroup after back-to-back defeats. The Gunners remain level on points with Manchester City at the top of the table. For Everton, the search for a first away win of the season continues.

Frequently asked questions

What was the score between Arsenal and Everton?

Arsenal won 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Ezri Konsa and Gabriel.

Who scored Arsenal’s goals against Everton?

Ezri Konsa opened the scoring from a corner, and Gabriel sealed the win with a header.

Where are Arsenal in the Premier League table after beating Everton?

Arsenal are level on points with Manchester City at the top, behind only on goal difference.

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