Match report

Arsenal Secures Victory Against Everton 2-0 in Premier League

Arsenal
Arsenal
2–0
FT
Everton
Everton
Mar 14, 2026

Arsenal secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Everton in their Premier League match, solidifying their position in the standings. The game was marked by strong defensive efforts and timely substitutions that turned the tide in Arsenal's favor. Goals from V. Gyökeres and M. Dowman sealed the win, demonstrating the team's depth and tactical flexibility.

Key Facts

  • • Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0
  • • V. Gyökeres scored in the 89th minute
  • • M. Dowman netted in the 90th minute
  • • Arsenal made multiple substitutions, including Timber, Havertz, and Madueke
  • • Everton made late substitutions with McNeil, Iroegbunam, and Gueye

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Raya (G)
  • 12 J. Timber (D)
  • 2 W. Saliba (D)
  • 6 Gabriel (D)
  • 33 R. Calafiori (D)
  • 36 M. Zubimendi (M)
  • 41 D. Rice (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (M)
  • 10 E. Eze (M)
  • 20 N. Madueke (M)
  • 29 K. Havertz (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Arrizabalaga
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 14 V. Gyökeres
  • 4 B. White
  • 11 G. Martinelli
  • 5 P. Hincapie
  • 49 M. Lewis-Skelly
  • 3 C. Mosquera
  • 56 M. Dowman

Everton

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Pickford (G)
  • 37 J. Garner (D)
  • 15 J. O'Brien (D)
  • 5 M. Keane (D)
  • 16 V. Mykolenko (D)
  • 42 T. Iroegbunam (M)
  • 27 I. Gueye (M)
  • 7 D. McNeil (M)
  • 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall (M)
  • 10 I. Ndiaye (M)
  • 9 Beto (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Travers
  • 2 N. Patterson
  • 20 T. Dibling
  • 19 T. George
  • 11 T. Barry
  • 39 A. Aznou
  • 45 H. Armstrong
  • 23 S. Coleman
  • 34 M. Rohl

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    38' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jurriën Timber · On: C. Mosquera
  2. Arsenal
    61' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Havertz · On: V. Gyökeres
  3. Arsenal
    61' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Noni Madueke · On: Gabriel Martinelli
  4. Everton
    69' Everton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Beto · On: T. Barry
  5. Arsenal
    74' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Calafiori · On: P. Hincapie
  6. Arsenal
    74' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Martín Zubimendi · On: M. Dowman
  7. Everton
    86' Everton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. McNeil · On: H. Armstrong
  8. Everton
    86' Everton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tim Iroegbunam · On: M. Rohl
  9. Arsenal
    89' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Gyökeres · Assist: P. Hincapie
  10. Everton
    90'+5 Everton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Gueye · On: T. George
  11. Arsenal
    90' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Dowman · Assist: Gabriel Martinelli

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Everton
Fouls 11 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 74%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 9
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 581 321
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 9 4
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 2.70 1.05
Shots off Target 9 2
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 503 238
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 13 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal's substitutions in the second half, particularly bringing on Havertz and Madueke, shifted the momentum
  • ▸ V. Gyökeres' goal in the 89th minute effectively killed the game, providing a psychological edge over Everton
  • ▸ M. Dowman's late goal secured the victory, ensuring Arsenal's dominance in the match