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“We have to earn the right to win,” says Mikel Arteta.
Arsenal host Everton at the Emirates Stadium tonight in a rearranged Premier League match after that initial encounter was postponed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September. Finding time to squeeze in this encounter was a scheduling issue, but the early exit from the FA Cup for both teams opened a window in the schedule for the meeting to be held simultaneously with tonight’s FA Cup fifth round matches.
Arsenal go into the match two points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table and are hoping to extend that gap to five by winning this match in hand. Mikel Arteta’s men stumbled in early February in a run that saw them pick up just one point from three league matches, but back-to-back wins, against Aston Villa and Leicester City, have rekindled confidence in the team and they will be looking for more. To punish the struggling Everton team in the Emirates tonight.
Everton’s focus is entirely on escaping the relegation zone. Sean Daichy’s debut saw the Toffees defeat Arsenal 1-0 in February and a repeat result tonight would be enough to catapult Everton up to 15th in the table.
Follow all the action as Arsenal host Everton at the Emirates Stadium:
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Michael JonesMarch 1, 2023 20:41
Half time: Arsenal 2-0 Everton
45 + 4 min: It was Everton who lost this half. For 40 minutes, Arsenal looked bereft of creativity in the face of a resolute defence, but two errors – by Bukayo Saka – gave Arsenal a very comfortable lead.
They head to the lounge area with a brace pad.
Michael JonesMarch 1, 2023 20:37
Goal! Arsenal 2-0 Everton (Martinelli, 45 + 1′) ⚽️
45 + 1 min: The VAR relies on the lines to check for offside and that’s bad news for Everton. Martinelli keeps himself in the lead and owns Arsenal again!
Michael JonesMarch 1, 2023 20:34
Arsenal 1-0 Everton
45 minutes: A goal disallowed!
Everton escaped some blushing. Idrissa Gaye plays the ball deep inside his own half. Bukayo Saka kicks the ball and passes it to Gabriel Martinelli, who takes it into the penalty area and shoots it past Jordan Pickford.
The assistant referee flags for offside immediately but the VAR will check for this.
Michael JonesMarch 1, 2023 20:33
Arsenal 1-0 Everton
43 min: This is an important goal for Arsenal. Up to this point, they didn’t look much of a threat, but now Everton will have to adapt their game plan to get a goal of their own.
As it stands, Arsenal have a five-point lead.
Michael JonesMarch 1, 2023 20:30
Goal! Arsenal 1-0 Everton (Saka 40 min) ⚽️
40 min: Arsenal lead! Bukayo Saka drifts into the penalty area, waiting for the ball into the gap between Mikolenko and Kane. Zinchenko shifts the midfield and then slides into the gap for Saka.
Saka lets the ball pass in front of him and smashes it into the roof of the net! Nice ending.
Michael JonesMarch 1, 2023 20:28
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
36 min: Arsenal have had close to 70% so far but they’ve done little. Arsenal managed only one shot compared to Everton’s hat-trick.
Michael JonesMarch 1, 2023 20:23
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
33 min: Onana comes forward down the right of Everton and fires the ball past Gabriel. He tries to run fast, but the defender manages to catch him and stop him.
There is a slight push on Onana, who grabs his face in hopes of a free kick from the referee. He didn’t get one and Arsenal started to get him a little bit.
Michael JonesMarch 1, 2023 20:20
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
30 min: Doucouré puts a beautiful pass up the pitch and at the feet of Neil Maupay, who is watching the goal. Gabriel lunges towards the Everton striker and drives the ball wide before Arsenal sweep the pitch.
Michael JonesMarch 1, 2023 20:17
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
27 min: Arsenal continue to search for an opening on the right side through Odegaard and Saka but so far the Everton defense have been up to the task.
Odegaard charged forward at the cross, but James Tarkowski quickly crossed to carry him off the ball and clear the Everton lines. This will be a war of attrition for Arsenal.
Michael JonesMarch 1, 2023 20:13
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