Everton Beat Arsenal 2-1 In The Premier League As Gunners Title Challenge Given Serious Blow
Everton Beat Arsenal 2-1 In The Premier League As Gunners Title Challenge Given Serious Blow Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the Premier League as Everton came from behind to secure a first victory since October. The Gunners, who had won their three previous games, were rewarded for an impressive start as Alexis Sanchez’s free-kick deflected in off Ashley Williams. Everton equalised just before half-time when Seamus Coleman glanced home Leighton Baines’ excellent free-kick. The Toffees, encouraged by a vocal crowd, dominated thereafter, and Williams powered home a late header to put Ronald Koeman’s side on course for a much-needed win. Everton captain Phil Jagielka was sent off in the dying minutes for a second bookable offence, and Arsenal had two shots cleared off the line in a frantic finale. But they could not prevent a first league defeat since the opening game of the season, leaving them three points behind leaders Chelsea, who have a game in hand. Everton, meanwhi...