44.
9:46 p.m
Gyökeres is served with a deep pass from the half-right side of the penalty area. But Tarkowski is also awake and takes a risky approach to tackle. Successful, he decisively disrupts Gyökeres’ shot.
41.
9:42 p.m
Rice tries a long-range shot. But from 22 meters on the left he has too much reserve and fires clearly over it.
40.
9:41 p.m
The Gunners take the free kick due briefly and then let the attack fizzle out with a few lateral shifts.
39.
9:38 p.m
Yellow card for James Tarkowski (Everton FC)
37.
9:37 p.m
Arteta’s team has had a much better grip on the action since the opening goal. Everton is running behind a lot, which takes energy.
35.
9:35 p.m
The Gunners can once again restrict Everton at the back for a slightly longer period of time. Ødegaard ultimately wants to undermine the opposing defensive line with a lift behind the chain, but that doesn’t work.
32.
9:33 p.m
Since the opening goal, Arsenal has again tried to control the game over long periods of possession. But Everton is now running at a high pace and can repeatedly disrupt the Gunners so that there is no real calm.
30.
9:30 p.m
It’s been a very happy game for Arsenal so far. Their own attacking efforts could still be improved, and Everton were slightly superior at times. The hand penalty came at the right time.
27.
9:26 p.m
Tooor for Arsenal FC, 0-1 by Viktor Gyökeres
Gyökeres takes the penalty. He drives the ball high into the net. Everton keeper Pickford dives into the right corner, but speculates on a low shot.
26.
9:26 p.m
Barrott watches the scene and then announces the decision: Hand penalty for the Gunners!
26.
9:25 p.m
Yellow card for Vitaliy Mykolenko (Everton FC)
24.
9:25 p.m
In the following corner, Calafiori heads the ball, but O’Brien’s unused hand is also involved in the aerial duel. The VAR reports and brings the referee Sam Barrott into the review area.
24.
9:24 p.m
The VAR checks a possible penalty (Arsenal).
23.
9:23 p.m
Gyökeres calls for a penalty; he heard a little push from O’Brien and would otherwise have been ready to take the shot. However, this is not enough for a VAR intervention.
22.
9:22 p.m
Saka pushes through the alley to Timber. His cross is deflected high. The ball drops at the far corner, Gyökeres just misses the ball and flies into the goal.
20.
9:21 p.m
Ødegaard finds Gyökeres with a cross from the right half of the field. His header extension flies far over the opponent’s box.
20.
9:21 p.m
Raya fakes a long punch, but Barry, who is already running far, could probably block it dangerously. So Raya pulls back and makes things tense for a moment, but is ultimately able to clarify the situation.
19.
9:20 p.m
Now let’s look at the guests: Saka advances left towards the baseline, his cross is defended at Zubimendi’s feet. The ball slips over his slipper as he finishes.
17.
9:18 p.m
Everton now has more shares. The Toffees have been more concrete in their attacking efforts so far and have more power to get to the goal.
14.
9:15 p.m
Barry is served with the next cross, but is unable to assert himself decisively in the duel. At least another corner kicks out, but it’s harmless.
13.
9:14 p.m
Garner takes a corner kick from the left side into the six-yard box. There, Raya falls to the ground and complains about an offensive foul by an Everton player. The referee lets the game continue, while Saliba clears it with his head.
11.
9:13 p.m
Much of the action takes place between the two penalty areas. Everton are good defensively.
8.
9:09 p.m
The Gunners are a little more cautious in their offensive efforts and currently rarely increase the pace.
6.
9:07 p.m
Arsenal are now trying to gain a little more control and let the ball run within their own ranks. There is a little more peace and order.
4.
9:04 p.m
Both teams start with an open mind. It goes back and forth, but still without a decisive advance into the penalty area.
1.
9:01 p.m
Let’s go! Both teams play in their traditional colors, Everton in blue and Arsenal in red.
1.
9:00 p.m
Game start
20:58
Everton coach Moyes also changes his starting eleven to three positions. Iroegbunam plays in the double six for Gueye, in the offensive department McNeil and Alcaraz start instead of Dewsbury-Hall and Ndiaye.
8:55 p.m
Arteta makes three changes compared to the 2-1 win against Wolverhampton. Calafiori plays in place of White, Ødegaard in place of Eze and Trossard in place of Gabriel Martinelli.
20:52
Everton recently had a much more relaxed program than the Gunners, who are playing their eighth game in 21 days. Everton, on the other hand, was eliminated from the League Cup early on and has therefore only been active in the league in the last few weeks. The Toffees recently won 1-0 at Bournemouth and 3-0 against Nottingham, and last weekend Everton lost 2-0 to Chelsea.
20:42
The foundation of Arsenal’s strong first half of the season continues to be their defense. In the last eight games (across all competitions), the Gunners have conceded at least eight goals, an average of one per game. What already sounds like a strong record is, however, a step backwards after eight clean sheets in a row.
8:33 p.m
After Arsenal’s unbeaten streak was broken at Aston Villa at the beginning of December (1:2), the Londoners returned to the road to success. In the Champions League they achieved their sixth win in their sixth game at Club Brugge (3-0). In the Premier League, Arsenal had a surprisingly difficult time against out-of-form Wolverhampton, but ultimately prevailed 2-1 thanks to two Wolverhampton own goals.
20:23
If you just look at the home record in direct comparison, the picture from Everton’s point of view becomes significantly better. Since 2019, the Toffees have only lost one home game against Arsenal – with four wins and two draws.
8:15 p.m
Last season, Everton and Arsenal shared points twice (1-1 at Everton, 0-0 at Arsenal). The Gunners won all of their previous three duels and are now unbeaten in five games against Everton.
8:09 p.m
Manchester City also beat West Ham 3-0 in the afternoon thanks to Haaland’s brace and has now moved past Arsenal into first place with 37 points. The Gunners have 36 points and, due to the weaker goal difference, can only jump back past the Citizens into first place with a win.
8:00 p.m
Hello and welcome to the Premier League late Saturday evening! Everton FC is challenging Arsenal FC, the Gunners want to take back the lead in the table. It starts at 9 p.m. at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.