Arsenal 2–0 Everton, EPL 2018/19 Match Report: Gunners March On As They Jump to Sixth Place in Premier League Standings

Arsenal were made to work hard for their 2-0 win over Everton which also marked their fifth straight win in all competition. Everton have always come empty handed from Emirates, and the trend continued under the new regime of Unai Emery. But things could have shaped up differently for the Toffees had they been clinical in front of the goal. Richarlison’s saw his effort saved by Petr Cech after an excellent break by Everton midfield. Lucas Digne also went close with a fine free-kick that was tipped over by Arsenal skipper Cech in fine fashion. West Ham United 1–1 Chelsea, EPL 2018/19 Match Report: Chelsea Drops Points for the First Time This Season With a Nil-Nil Stalemate.

After the break, Arsenal looked more rejuvenated and upped their game. Lucas Torreira started to win second balls in midfield and moved the ball quickly to the forward areas. There were loud appeals for hand ball when striker Aubameyang headed the ball onto Jonjoe Kenny, but the referee remained unmoved. The deadlock was finally broken with a superb curling effort by Alexander Lacazette who found the top corner. Three minutes later, a break led by Mesut Ozil was finished by Aubameyang to make it 2-0 in the home sides favour. English Premier League 2018–19 Points Table & Standings: Liverpool on Top of EPL Table the Current Football Season!

Everton did try to mount a comeback with Lucas Digne hitting the bar with his effort, but on the whole, the Gunners were in control of the situation. The win would have done wonders for Unai Emery who in a very short span of time has stamped his authority on the Arsenal squad.

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