Match report
Arsenal Defeats Everton 5-1 in Premier League Clash
Arsenal
5–1
FT
Everton
May 22, 2022
Arsenal stuns Everton with an emphatic 5-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners capitalized early with a penalty from Gabriel Martinelli and two quick goals to establish their dominance. Despite a brief reprieve when Donyell Malen reduced the deficit for the Toffees, Arsenal continued to pile on the pressure with goals from Cedric Soares, Gabriel Magalhães, and finally an own goal from Mikel Ódegaard.
Key Facts
- • Arsenal 5-1 Everton at Emirates Stadium (Premier League)
- • Gabriel Martinelli scored a penalty in the 27th minute
- • Eddie Nketiah doubled Arsenal's lead with an assist from Gabriel Martinelli at 31st minute
- • D. van de Beek pulled one back for Everton just before halftime
- • Cedric Soares and Gabriel Magalhães added to Arsenal's tally in the second half
- • N. Pepe provided a late assist leading to an own goal by Mikel Ódegaard
Lineups
Arsenal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 32 A. Ramsdale (G)
- 17 Cédric Soares (D)
- 16 R. Holding (D)
- 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
- 20 Nuno Tavares (D)
- 34 G. Xhaka (M)
- 25 Mohamed Elneny (M)
- 8 M. Ødegaard (M)
- 30 E. Nketiah (F)
- 7 B. Saka (M)
- 35 Gabriel Martinelli (M)
Substitutes
- 23 A. Lokonga
- 9 A. Lacazette
- 19 N. Pépé
- 69 Z. Swanson
- 1 B. Leno
- 65 S. Oulad M'Hand
- 87 C. Patino
- 10 E. Smith Rowe
- 4 B. White
Everton
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 15 A. Begović (G)
- 5 M. Keane (D)
- 2 J. Kenny (D)
- 4 M. Holgate (D)
- 32 J. Branthwaite (D)
- 16 A. Doucouré (M)
- 36 D. Alli (M)
- 11 D. Gray (M)
- 26 T. Davies (M)
- 17 A. Iwobi (D)
- 9 D. Calvert-Lewin (F)
Substitutes
- 30 D. van de Beek
- 24 A. Gordon
- 60 I. Price
- 61 L. Dobbin
- 31 A. Lonergan
- 64 R. Welch
- 19 V. Mykolenko
- 23 S. Coleman
- 20 C. Tosun
Timeline
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24' Arsenal Var · Penalty awardedGabriel Martinelli
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27' Arsenal Goal · PenaltyGabriel Martinelli
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31' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalE. Nketiah · Assist: Gabriel Martinelli
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37' Everton subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Doucouré · On: D. van de Beek
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45'+3 Everton Goal · Normal GoalD. van de Beek · Assist: D. Calvert-Lewin
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56' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalCédric Soares · Assist: B. Saka
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59' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalGabriel Magalhães · Assist: Cédric Soares
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61' Arsenal Var · Goal confirmedGabriel Magalhães
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63' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: Granit Xhaka · On: A. Lokonga
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67' Everton subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Alli · On: Anthony Gordon
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69' Everton Card · Yellow CardT. Davies
Simulation
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78' Everton subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Davies · On: I. Price
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82' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalM. Ødegaard · Assist: N. Pepe
Match Stats
| Stat | Arsenal | Everton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 65% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 26 | 6 |
| Corners | 12 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 647 | 234 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 9 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 3 |
| Possession | 74% | 26% |
| Accurate Passes | 582 | 152 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The penalty awarded and scored by Gabriel Martinelli in the 27th minute set the tone for Arsenal's victory, immediately followed up with another quick goal to extend their lead.
- ▸ Everton showed brief resilience when van de Beek cut the deficit just before halftime, but failed to capitalize on this momentum shift. Arsenal responded strongly after the break with three more goals.