FT (1-1): Arsenal's hopes of maintaining their push for the Premier League title took a significant blow as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park against Everton on Saturday. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
90'
Four minutes added!
88'
Alcaraz receives a yellow card for blocking Odegaard's kick.
Everton sub: Harrison goes off and McNeil comes on.
85'
Martinelli never stops creating attacking opportunities, but Pickford consistently proves his quality as a goalkeeper with some excellent saves!
82'
Arsenal are in a rush to score and take all three points back to London as they can't afford to slip up in their unlikely title race.
80'
Just 10 minutes remain, and the game—like the scoreline—remains level. Arsenal are struggling to create clear chances, while Everton are now focused more on defending.
77'
Arsenal sub: Lewis-Skelly is replaced by Kieran Tierney.
Tarkowski receives a yellow card for a push on Lewis-Skelly, who makes a strong attempt to break into the Everton box but is denied.
60'
Arsenal sub: Ben White makes way and Jurrien Timber takes his place.
58'
The Gunners have a free-kick from 30 metres out of the box! Bukayo Saka takes it, but nothing comes of the effort.
55'
The Toffees are eager to keep scoring to lift their fans' spirits, making the most of their counter-attacks, but so far, they've had no more success than the penalty.
53'
Declan Rice takes a corner, but the Everton defence clears his effort. The ball rebounds to Rice, who quickly links up with Martinelli.
50'
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR EVERTON! Ndiaye makes no mistake, converting the penalty to level the score and restart the match.
49'
Jorginho, acting as Arsenal captain, protests the referee's penalty decision and is shown a yellow card.
Arsenal double sub: Nwaneri and Sterling OUT. Saka and Martinelli IN.
46'
The second half begins at Goodison Park, with a few changes for Arsenal.
45+7'
HT (0-1): Arsenal lead 1-0 thanks to Trossard's close-range finish, but Everton have been resilient, defending well and creating chances on the counter. The match is heated, with Merino's possible injury adding to the tension. We'll see what happens next!
45+5'
Tarkowski is pointed out for a possible penalty on Trossard, but the Belgian insists on finishing the move. Meanwhile, Declan Rice tries to capitalise on Pickford's save, but Arsenal's attack is once again thwarted!
45+3'
Arteta can't stop showing his concern for his players, constantly giving them orders from the touchline.
45'
Six minutes added!
42'
Merino is not on the pitch at the moment, but the match is still ongoing. We'll have to wait and see if the Spaniard is replaced.
40'
Merino is not wearing a neck brace, but it's uncertain whether he'll be able to continue playing.
38'
Mikel Merino is lying on the pitch after a collision with O'Brien. The Arsenal player is currently being treated by the medical staff.
36'
Beto is eager to restart the game, winning his team a corner on the very first play after the opener.
GOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLL FOR ARSENAL! Sterling and Trossard link up with a few passes into Pickford's box, and the Belgian breaks the deadlock with a cross-shot from close range!
30'
The absence of Martin Odegaard is noticeable, as despite a strong start, Arsenal are now struggling to find any fluency in their play.
28'
The Gunners are more focused on testing their opponents than launching direct attacks at the moment as they search for space to break into the box.
25'
The pace of the match has slowed considerably, but they mustn't relax! The opening goal could be just around the corner!
23'
Branthwaite saves Everton with a superb block, denying Trossard a breakthrough into Pickford's box.
20'
Sterling appeals to the referee for a foul after a push from an Everton defender. The match is heating up! It looks like we're in for an exciting contest this lunchtime.
O'Brien receives a yellow card, becoming the first player to be cautioned in the match.
17'
This match has been intense right from the start! While Arsenal have the better field position, Everton are making it difficult for them at the moment.
15'
Jack Harrison is delivering some excellent performances for Everton, thwarting the Gunners' recent chances.
12'
Declan Rice fires a shot from the corner, narrowly missing an Olympic goal, with only Branthwaite's intervention denying his superb effort.
10'
The Gunners' high pressing is exhausting and disorienting Everton's players, but they stay sharp, ready to seize opportunities on the counter.
7'
Ndiaye and Beto link up well on the counter, but the Arsenal defence reacts swiftly to snuff out the danger. Still, promising play from the Everton front line.
5'
Sterling wins a corner for his side. The Gunners are usually strong from set-pieces, but it comes to nothing.
3'
Pickford and the Everton defence make a costly early mistake, but the visitors fail to take advantage and find the net.
1'
Everton get us going in blue from left to right, while Arsenal are in red and white!
Start of match
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Darren England will be in the middle for this one, and Stuart Attwell will be the VAR.
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Arsenal starting XI: David Raya (GK); Lewis-Skelly, Ben White, Saliba, Kiwior; Declan Rice, Jorginho, Nwaneri; Trossard, Merino and Sterling.
Saka struck just seven minutes into his comeback against Fulham and Arteta suggested the England international could be handed a start in Saturday's trip to Everton to build up his fitness ahead of the visit of Madrid three days later.
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Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are already ruled out for the season, while defenders Riccardo Calafiori, Ben White and Jurrien Timber are all doubts for the Gunners' Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.
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Bukayo Saka came off the bench to score in his first appearance for over three months after suffering a similar injury in December.
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The Brazilian centre-back added to Arteta's woes with a hamstring injury in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Fulham that will require surgery.
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Mikel Arteta said Arsenal cannot be derailed by the loss of Gabriel Magalhaes for the rest of the season as they chase Premier League and Champions League glory.
Pre-match
05 April 2025, 13:30
Referee: Darren England
| VAR: Stuart Attwell
Stadium: Goodison Park
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Hello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the Premier League matchday 31 fixture between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England!