Arsenal went into their match against Everton knowing the pressure had increased after Manchester City had already played and won, briefly sending the Manchester club to the top of the Premier League table.
Viktor Gyokeres understands the demands of winning major honours, having been part of a Sporting Club side that dominated the Portuguese league across the last two seasons.
Viktor Gyokeres was the player who stepped up to take the decisive penalty in Arsenal’s victory at Everton, a moment that surprised some supporters given that Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard were both on the pitch.
Jordan Pickford has admitted he was impressed that Arsenal managed to secure a victory despite the efforts of himself and his teammates to prevent the Gunners from doing so.
Arsenal will sit at the top of the Premier League table by Christmas following their narrow 1-0 victory over Everton, but questions remain over whether this position should be viewed as a positive sign or a potential concern.
In isolation, there was little excitement surrounding Arsenal’s first visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. However, Saturday may yet be remembered as a pivotal moment in the season for many supporters.
Daniel Sturridge believes Arsenal did what was required in their narrow 1-0 victory over Everton yesterday, regardless of the scoreline. The result was particularly important given the wider context of the title race and the pressure placed on the Gunners before kick-off.
Bukayo Saka has admitted that Arsenal faced significant difficulties during their narrow 1-0 victory over Everton yesterday. The result was crucial in the context of the title race, even if the performance required patience and discipline rather than attacking fluency.
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal were not distracted by Manchester City moving top of the Premier League before the Gunners reclaimed number one spot hours later with a 1-0 win at Everton.
Arsenal returned to the top of the league table after securing a narrow 1,0 victory over Everton, with the decisive moment coming from a first-half penalty.
Arsenal travel to the Hill Dickinson Stadium this evening to take on Everton and regain top spot in the Premier League. This is the Gunners’ starting eleven.
Bukayo Saka has established himself as one of the finest attackers in world football over the last few seasons, continuing to evolve and refine his game with each campaign.
David Moyes played a pivotal role in Mikel Arteta’s career by bringing him to the Premier League during his playing days, signing the midfielder for Everton.
Noni Madueke faced intense trolling when he completed his move to Arsenal, as he was not the preferred target for many supporters. A section of the fan base reacted negatively, largely due to growing frustration with Mikel Arteta’s perceived focus on recruiting players from Chelsea.
Gabriel Martinelli’s long-term future appears increasingly uncertain at Arsenal, with several clubs reportedly expressing interest in securing his services.
Everton have been playing impressive football under David Moyes this season, a development that may have surprised some observers. Moyes’ tenure at West Ham ended because his style of play was considered unexciting, despite being effective and yielding silverware.
Everton have received mixed news on the injury front ahead of their match against Arsenal in a few hours. While Jack Grealish has recovered in time to be involved, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall will not be available.
Everton have begun a new chapter this season after moving into the Hill Dickinson Stadium, ending their long association with Goodison Park after several decades.
Paul Merson initially doubted Arsenal’s decision to sign Noni Madueke in the summer, a view shared by several supporters who questioned the move at the time.
Arsenal continue to place their trust in Mikel Arteta, who has now completed six years as manager. The club is in a considerably stronger position than when he arrived at the Emirates, reflecting progress across several seasons.
Jack Grealish suffered a late fitness scare during his most recent appearance for Everton and was close to being ruled out of the upcoming match against Arsenal.
Gabriel Jesus has delivered a powerful statement of intent regarding his future at Arsenal, insisting he has no desire to leave the club and firmly believes the Gunners are on the verge of something special.