Match report

Arsenal Defeats Everton 3-1 in Premier League Clash

Arsenal
Arsenal
3–1
FT
Everton
Everton
May 21, 2017

Arsenal overpowered Everton with a 3-1 victory in a crucial Premier League match. Despite losing defender Laurent Koscielny to a red card early in the game, Arsenal showcased resilience and tactical acumen to secure the win. Héctor Bellerín, Alexis Sánchez, and Aaron Ramsey were the key scorers for Arsenal, while Romelu Lukaku managed a penalty for Everton. The result solidifies Arsenal's position in the league standings.

Key Facts

  • • Héctor Bellerín scored the first goal for Arsenal in the 8th minute.
  • • Laurent Koscielny was given a red card in the 14th minute.
  • • Alexis Sánchez added the second goal for Arsenal in the 27th minute.
  • • Romelu Lukaku scored a penalty for Everton in the 58th minute.
  • • Aaron Ramsey sealed the victory for Arsenal with a goal in the 91st minute.

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 33 P. Čech (G)
  • 18 Nacho Monreal (M)
  • 6 L. Koscielny (D)
  • 5 Gabriel Paulista (D)
  • 24 Bellerín (M)
  • 16 R. Holding (D)
  • 11 M. Özil (F)
  • 8 A. Ramsey (M)
  • 29 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 7 A. Sánchez (F)
  • 23 D. Welbeck (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 P. Mertesacker
  • 34 F. Coquelin
  • 17 A. Iwobi
  • 12 O. Giroud
  • 13 D. Ospina
  • 14 T. Walcott
  • 35 Mohamed Elneny

Everton

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Joel Robles (G)
  • 6 P. Jagielka (D)
  • 3 L. Baines (D)
  • 5 A. Williams (D)
  • 30 M. Holgate (D)
  • 2 M. Schneiderlin (M)
  • 17 I. Gueye (M)
  • 26 T. Davies (M)
  • 11 K. Mirallas (F)
  • 10 R. Lukaku (F)
  • 19 E. Valencia (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 R. Barkley
  • 18 G. Barry
  • 9 A. Koné
  • 21 M. Bešić
  • 38 M. Pennington
  • 41 M. Hewelt
  • 46 J. Williams

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    8' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Héctor Bellerín · Assist: D. Welbeck
  2. Arsenal
    14' Arsenal Card · Red Card
    L. Koscielny
  3. Everton
    19' Everton Card · Yellow Card
    Ashley Williams
  4. Everton
    26' Everton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Davies · On: R. Barkley
  5. Arsenal
    27' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Alexis Sánchez · Assist: D. Welbeck
  6. Everton
    39' Everton Card · Yellow Card
    P. Jagielka
  7. Everton
    46' Everton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Gueye · On: G. Barry
  8. Arsenal
    52' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Paulista
  9. Arsenal
    53' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabriel Paulista · On: P. Mertesacker
  10. Everton
    58' Everton Goal · Penalty
    R. Lukaku
  11. Everton
    61' Everton Card · Yellow Card
    Morgan Schneiderlin
  12. Arsenal
    62' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    R. Holding
  13. Arsenal
    62' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Granit Xhaka · On: F. Coquelin
  14. Arsenal
    68' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alexis Sánchez · On: A. Iwobi
  15. Everton
    73' Everton Card · Yellow Card
    Leighton Baines
  16. Everton
    83' Everton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Enner Valencia · On: A. Koné
  17. Arsenal
    90'+1 Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ramsey · Assist: M. Özil

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Everton
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy 84% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 17 22
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 438 428
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 5 7
Shots on Target 9 7
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 369 366
Shots Inside Box 13 15
Saves 6 6
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal took an early lead with goals from Bellerín and Sánchez, capitalizing on the red card to Koscielny.
  • ▸ Everton's penalty by Lukaku provided a brief hope of a comeback, but Arsenal's robust defense and late goal by Ramsey ensured the victory.