Arsenal’s title chase stumbled yet again as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Everton at the Emirates. Despite dominating the game, the Gunners couldn’t find a way past the inspired Jordan Pickford.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s late equalizer against Fulham added salt to Arsenal fans’ wounds. The Emirates faithful even booed at full-time—ouch!
Let’s dive into the action:
6′ – Warning shot from Doucouré! The Everton man had a golden chance early but took too long to pull the trigger. Gabriel swooped in with a crucial block.
From that point, it was all Arsenal… but boy, did they lack finishing boots!
10′ & 12′ – Odegaard misfires! Two golden chances—one wide, one over. Maybe Mikel should’ve sent him to goalkeeping practice instead?
29′ – Pickford’s heroics, Part 1! Saka sent in a deadly cutback, Odegaard struck… but a deflection gave Pickford just enough time to save with his legs. A chef’s kiss save!
43′ & 47′ – Pickford vs. Arsenal corners!Another flying punch to deny Saka, and the Emirates crowd groaned in unison.
Second-half siege
59′ – Saka denied AGAIN! A one-two with Odegaard had Mykolenko chasing shadows, but Pickford shut him down from a tight angle.
61′ – Rice and Odegaard subbed off!? Arteta rolled the dice with Jorginho and 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri. Bold or baffling? #TacticalGamble
68′ & 74′ – Jesus and Trossard join the hunt but still, no joy.
89′ – Penalty drama! Partey went down in the box, and the Emirates erupted. VAR said, “Nah.”
FT: Arsenal 0-0 Everton.
The Gunners huffed and puffed but couldn’t blow down the Pickford Wall. A gritty, Sean Dyche masterclass from Everton earned them a hard-fought point.
Man of the Match: Jordan Pickford– a one-man fortress.
Takeaways:
Arsenal’s finishing woes are real.
Everton showed the blueprint to frustrate the Gunners.
Declan Rice being subbed off—big debate incoming!
Can Arsenal shake off this rut, or is their title dream starting to crack?