Everton 1-1 Arsenal: Toffees pin back Gunners

Everton fought back to draw 1-1 with Arsenal at Goodison on Saturday as the Toffees’ bitter rivals Liverpool have the chance to extend their lead atop the table to 14 points with seven games to go.

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Leandro Trossard gave Mikel Arteta’s much-changed Arsenal the lead in the first half, but Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty kick in the second half was enough to grab a point.

With the draw Arsenal move on to 62 points, while Everton move on to 35.

Gunners concede the title

It was probably the case before this game but Arteta’s team selection showed Arsenal are all in on the Champions League and have given up hope of chasing Liverpool down for the title. With injuries hitting hard again, Arteta decided to rest Saka, Martinelli, Timber and Odegaard from the start. That set the tone for a lackluster display. Arsenal should have won but really, does it matter? They’re going to finish second behind Liverpool and now all of their focus is on Real Madrid in the next two midweeks. It’s all about Champions League glory for Arsenal and if they don’t suffer any more injuries, they could become champions of Europe. This game at Everton showed that the Premier League is now an afterthought for Arsenal this season. That’s a shame but it’s the reality of the situation. And it’s entirely understandable.

What’s next?

Arsenal host Real Madrid on Tuesday in the first leg of their UCL quarterfinal. Everton are away at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, April 12.

Everton vs Arsenal score: 1-1

Ndiaye 49’; Trossard 34’

Everton vs Arsenal live updates! — By Joe Prince-Wright

Pickford denies Trossard with a fine stop

What a save! Trossard is in over the top and drills a shot at goal but Pickford does superbly to tip it over. Wow.

Odegaard is on as Arsenal push for a winner

The skipper is on as Arsenal aim to boost their creativity late in the game. Everton are holding on well so far.

Ndiaye slots home the penalty — Everton 1-1 Arsenal

Lewis-Skelly gets himself in a real mess and grabs hold of Harrison. The foul starts outside the box but continues inside it and a penalty is given. Ndiaye slots it home to send the home fans wild. Nightmare start to the second half for Arsenal.

Saka and Martinelli on at half time

Double sub for Arsenal at the break with Saka and Martinelli on for Nwaneri and Sterling.

Trossard buries it on the counter! — Everton 0-1 Arsenal

There is a mix up with Everton’s defenders and Sterling is away. He charges 50 yards with the ball before playing it across to Trossard. He takes one step and rifles home a low shot across goal. Great finish and that was ruthless from Arsenal. They’re deservedly ahead.

O’Brien almost scores at the back post

The ball comes in and misses everyone and O’Brien can’t finish at the back post as the bal hits his chest and Arsenal somehow clear. Everton creating some chaos ...