Defeating Everton, Arsenal proudly returns to the top of the Premier League

(Football results) - Securing a 1-0 win over Everton via a penalty, Arsenal took back the top spot in the Premier League and continued their remarkable run of victories.

Arsenal did not start smoothly as the match was intense from the opening minutes. A clash between Hincapié and Calafiori disrupted the flow, and Arsenal’s defense was occasionally unsettled. However, Timber made a timely intervention to prevent a dangerous chance from Barry, keeping the visitors from conceding early.

It wasn’t until nearly halfway through the first half that Arsenal began to stabilize and create clearer chances. Zubimendi fired the first shot but it went over the bar, followed by Gyökeres’s header narrowly missing the post in a notable moment. From there, Arteta’s team started to control possession more confidently and calmly.

The turning point came in the 27th minute when Jake O’Brien handled the ball defending a corner kick by Declan Rice. From the penalty spot, Gyökeres struck precisely to open the scoring for Arsenal, marking his first goal since returning from injury. From that moment, the game tilted firmly in favor of the visitors.

After taking the lead, Arsenal patiently executed their possession-based strategy, minimizing Everton’s attempts to fight back. Although they did not register many shots on target, they maintained control of the game’s rhythm. Rice’s long shot missed the goal, and Saka also failed to convert a header that went wide.

In the second half, Everton pushed forward strongly and applied significant pressure. Alcaraz was a constant threat, Barry showed great energy, and Tarkowski made a crucial goal-line clearance to deny Saka’s shot. Arsenal also had some unlucky moments as Trossard and Zubimendi both hit the post during sharp counterattacks.

In the final minutes, Keane made two timely saves against Saka, and Pickford continued to rescue Everton from set-piece threats. Nevertheless, Arsenal held their nerve to secure their third consecutive win, overtaking Manchester City to reclaim the top spot. Everton suffered their second straight defeat but remained solidly within the top 10.