Late Everton winner ends Arsenal unbeaten run

  Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the Premier League as Everton came from behind to secure a first victory since October. The Gunners, who had won their previous three games, were rewarded for an impressive start as Alexis Sanchez’s free-kick deflected in off Ashley Williams. Everton equalised just before half-time when Seamus […]

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Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the Premier League as Everton came from behind to secure a first victory since October.

The Gunners, who had won their previous three games, were rewarded for an impressive start as Alexis Sanchez’s free-kick deflected in off Ashley Williams.

Everton equalised just before half-time when Seamus Coleman glanced home Leighton Baines’ excellent cross.

The Toffees, encouraged by a vocal crowd, dominated thereafter and Williams powered home a late header to complete the turnaround.

Home captain Phil Jagielka was sent off in the dying minutes for a second bookable offence and Arsenal had two shots cleared off the line in a frantic finale.

But they could not prevent a first league defeat since their opening match of the season, leaving them three points behind leaders Chelsea, who have a game in hand.

The scrutiny on Everton boss Ronald Koeman had increased during a run of just one win in the 10 Premier League games prior to Arsenal’s visit.

They had also kept just one clean sheet in that time and, against a free-scoring Arsenal, they were cautious from the outset.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, speaking to BBC Sport: “I don’t think we deserved to lose the game but we were caught on two headers. Especially on the first one we were guilty.

“We controlled Romelu Lukaku well but two defenders scored. Maybe we made it easy for them when they became more physical. We put everything in and the players are very disappointed.”

Everton manager Ronald Koeman, speaking to BBC Sport: “The first 20 minutes, that was really poor. We were very nervous and unsure. Every ball was passed back, there were mistakes and no aggression.

“Sometimes it is difficult to understand why we start so poorly at the beginning. Of course there is some lack of confidence but you have to show your personality. We showed big personality.”

 

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