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Arsenal beat Everton to go level on points with leaders Man City

Goals from Ezri Konsa, his first for the club, and Gabriel Magalhaes helped Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 at the Emirates to move level on points with league leaders Manchester City.

Arsenal beat Everton to go level on points with leaders Man City

In a routine Premier League win, Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium. Goals from Ezri Konsa and Gabriel showcased the tactical prowess of Mikel Arteta's team as they overcame the absence of Bukayo Saka. Despite fielding a strong defense, Arsenal controlled 58% of the ball and generated 1.75 expected goals, reflecting their tactical mastery.

The opening goal came early in the seventh minute through Konsa, establishing a dominant tone that Everton struggled to counter throughout the match. Gabriel sealed the victory with his second goal in the 68th minute, highlighting Arsenal's ability to find solutions through set-pieces and structured positional play. The win keeps Arsenal firmly in contention for the title, demonstrating their refined tactical approach even when their primary creative players are absent.

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