Arsenal took full advantage of Manchester City’s slip-up against Aston Villa, securing a 2-0 victory over Everton in the seventh round of the Premier League. The result moved Mikel Arteta’s side level on points with the league leaders.

The Gunners once again demonstrated their strength from set-pieces, taking the lead in the seventh minute. Following a corner, Viktor Gyökeres provided the assist for Ezri Konsa, who found the net to give the hosts an early advantage.

Arsenal continued to press for a second goal, but the decisive moment arrived in the 68th minute. Ben White delivered a perfectly timed pass to Gabriel Magalhães, who finished the move to seal a comfortable 2-0 win.

2026-27, England - Premier League

Arsenal - Everton 2:0 (1:0)
Goals: Konsa, 7 (1:0); Gabriel M., 68 (2:0)

Arsenal: Raya; White B.; Gabriel M.; Konsa; Lewis-Skelly (Calafiori, 68); Odegaard; Eze (Dowman M., 80); Merino (Bruno Guimarães, 68); Rice (Zubimendi, 80); Madueke; Gyökeres (Havertz, 68)
Substitution: Calafiori (from 68); Havertz (from 68); Bruno Guimarães (from 68); Zubimendi (from 80); Dowman M. (from 80)
Bench: Arrizabalaga; Mosquera Cr.; Hincapie; Timber J.
Yellow Cards: Lewis-Skelly 58

Everton: Pickford; Tarkowski; O´Brien; Mykolenko (Hackney, 74); Dewsbury-Hall (Alcaraz C., 86); Garner J-s; Armstrong H.; George; Johnson B-n (Dibling, 72); Röhl; Barry T.
Substitution: Dibling (from 72); Hackney (from 74); Alcaraz C. (from 86)
Bench: Travers; King T.; Keane M.; Nørgaard; Maitland-Niles; Graham
Yellow Cards: Mykolenko 45; Garner J-s 66; Tarkowski 79