Premier League Regular Season - 30
Arsenal 2 - 0 FT Everton
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
38' ↓ J. Timber ↑C. Mosquera
HT
61' ↓ K. Havertz ↑V. Gyokeres
61' ↓ N. Madueke ↑G. Martinelli
↓ Beto ↑T. Barry 69'
74' ↓ R. Calafiori ↑P. Hincapie
74' ↓ M. Zubimendi ↑M. Dowman
↓ T. Iroegbunam ↑M. Rohl 86'
↓ D. McNeil ↑H. Armstrong 86'
89' V. Gyokeres (P. Hincapie)
↓ I. Gueye ↑T. George 90'+5
90'+7 M. Dowman
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Arsenal
Goalkeepers
David Raya 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jurriën Timber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
38
Entry
William Saliba 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
104%
Pass Acc
Gabriel Magalhães 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Riccardo Calafiori 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Martín Zubimendi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Declan Rice
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
72%
Pass Acc
Bukayo Saka
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Eberechi Eze
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Noni Madueke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Kai Havertz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Kepa Arrizabalaga 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cristhian Mosquera 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Ben White
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Piero Hincapié 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
25
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Myles Lewis-Skelly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Dowman 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8
Rating
Gabriel Martinelli
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
38
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Gabriel Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viktor Gyökeres
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Everton
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
James Garner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jake O'Brien
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Keane 
SWEEPER
9
Cleanups
9
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Vitaliy Mykolenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tim Iroegbunam
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Idrissa Gueye 
NPC
95
Minutes
95
Minutes
35%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Dwight McNeil
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iliman Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Beto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Mark Travers
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathan Patterson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Séamus Coleman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Aznou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Dibling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Merlin Röhl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Armstrong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thierno Barry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrique George
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/12/2025 | Everton | 0 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| 05/04/2025 | Everton | 1 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 14/12/2024 | Arsenal | 0 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
| 19/05/2024 | Arsenal | 2 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
| 17/09/2023 | Everton | 0 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 01/03/2023 | Arsenal | 4 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
| 04/02/2023 | Everton | 1 - 0 | Arsenal | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 16/07/2022 | Arsenal | 2 - 0 | Everton | Friendlies Clubs | M&T Bank Stadium |
| 22/05/2022 | Arsenal | 5 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | Emirates Stadium |
| 06/12/2021 | Everton | 2 - 1 | Arsenal | Premier League | Goodison Park |
Arsenal Win
Everton Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Heroics Keep the Gunners Flying High
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 38/100. Arsenal's relentless siege finally broke Everton's stubborn resistance in the dying moments, proving exactly why they lead the Premier League pack.
The Emirates Siege
Arsenal dictated the tempo at Emirates Stadium, pinning the visitors deep into their own half from the outset. A high Intensity rating tells the story of a relentless first half where the hosts dominated possession and suffocated any counter-attacking threats. William Saliba was an absolute titan at the back, recovering loose balls and keeping the pressure firmly applied to an exhausted Everton defensive line. The sheer volume of chances—culminating in an overwhelming barrage of 25 total attempts—turned the pitch into a veritable shooting gallery, yet the final clinical touch remained elusive for long stretches. The mid-table visitors showed remarkable resilience, absorbing wave after wave of corner pressure. It was a tactical stalemate that demanded a moment of pure inspiration to break the deadlock.
The Bench Masterclass
As the clock ticked down, the Stakes reached a boiling point for the hosts in their ferocious title race. Desperate for a breakthrough, the manager turned to his bench, orchestrating a masterstroke in substitutions. The introduction of fresh attacking talent completely altered the dynamic, injecting much-needed venom into a previously blunt forward line. The turning point arrived in the 89th minute when V. Gyokeres finally cracked the code. Latching onto a precise delivery from fellow substitute P. Hincapie, the lethal striker buried the ball into the back of the net, sending the home crowd into sheer delirium. This late winner completely shattered the visitors' game plan, evaporating ninety minutes of disciplined defending in a single, devastating sequence.
The Final Blow
With the Balance of the match finally broken, the floodgates momentarily opened in stoppage time. Searching for an immediate response, the visitors left themselves horribly exposed at the back. Taking full advantage of the chaos, M. Dowman stepped up in the 97th minute to hammer home a second goal, cementing a brilliant super-sub performance. Gabriel Magalhães ensured the backline remained impenetrable until the final whistle, preserving a crucial clean sheet alongside his defensive partners. Our verdict is clear: championship-winning teams find a way to win ugly, and these late heroics keep the Gunners firmly perched at the summit. The three points gathered here are absolute gold dust as the season enters its grueling final stretch.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by William Saliba?
Saliba was the defensive Man of the Match, but it was actually substitute V. Gyokeres who fired home the dramatic 89th-minute winner.
How did substitute William Saliba change the game?
Saliba played the full match anchoring the defense. The real super-subs were V. Gyokeres and M. Dowman, who both scored off the bench.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Gunners Aim to Protect Summit Against Stubborn Toffees
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. This is a high-octane clash where Arsenal's championship dreams meet an Everton side that thrives on the road.
The Setup
Arsenal sit at the top of the table with 67 points, but their recent draws suggest the pressure of the title race is mounting. At the Emirates Stadium, they face an Everton team currently 8th, boasting a surprising away record with seven wins on their travels this season. A high Stakes rating confirms that for Mikel Arteta's men, anything less than a win could be catastrophic for their trophy hopes. The Balance of the home side remains their greatest asset, but Everton's efficiency as away specialists makes them a live threat.
Key Battle
The tactical chess match centers on Jurriën Timber and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Timber has been instrumental in Arsenal's recent defensive solidity since returning to the lineup, but he faces a massive test against Dewsbury-Hall, who is currently the creative heartbeat for the Toffees. If Timber can't track those late runs into the box or squeeze the space in transition, the visitors could cause a massive upset.
Our Verdict
With a massive Stars rating driven by the likes of B. Saka and D. Rice, the Gunners have the individual quality to break down a low block. However, Everton's Form suggests they aren't here to play a supporting role; they are clinical when given the chance. Our take is that Arsenal will dominate possession, but W. Saliba will need to be perfect to stop Everton's direct counter-attacks. We expect the league leaders to eventually find a breakthrough late in the second half to secure a vital 2-1 victory.