Everton beat Arsenal: Everton beat Arsenal 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Friday. Leno’s late error consigned Arsenal to their 7th loss at home this season.
Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison went close in the first half for the visitors as Arsenal dominated without efforts on goal.
Sigurdsson’s freekick struck the crossbar as Arsenal breathed a sigh of relief.
Chambers’ volley flashed narrowly over the goal. Pickford made a brilliant save as he kept out Ceballos’ shot.
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The game was decided on a mistake as Leno fumbled on Richarlison’s cross and gave the visitors the lead.
A terrible own goal to concede from Leno as he was lazy to get down to the cross. The ball hit his heel and rolled into his own net.
Everton were difficult to break down for Arsenal and once they scored, it became tougher for the home side.
Arsenal looked rattled and threw bodies forward in search of the equalizer and nearly got one.
Martinelli’s shot across was goal was instinctively saved by Pickford as he held onto his clean sheet.
The match finished 1-0 in favor of Everton and they secured a first league double over Arsenal since the 1985/86 season.
This defeat ensured Arsenal stayed 9th in the league table while Everton move within three points of the top 4.