A first-half Viktor Gyokeres penalty was all that prevented Everton from getting something to show from a gritty display against Premier League leaders Arsenal in the final match of 2025 at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The crucial moment of a closely-fought encounter came on 27 minutes when Jake O’Brien was penalised for handling Declan Rice’s corner, allowing Gyokeres to net the winner from the spot.
Other than that, it was an even affair, Arsenal twice hitting the post in the second half but the Toffees putting plenty of pressure on the Gunners without truly testing the meanest defence in England.
Boss David Moyes could still take positives from another display which offered encouragement moving forward, especially with a host of key players missing for his side.
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A clear foul by saliva to barry
VARsenal gets penalty and saved again by v
VAR and Everton should of had two penalties but got none
1. Point. Goal
Was quite bad but defo could’ve been worse
strange actions from players, matching fixing?
Arsenal fans poverty shaming again – really disappointing, they’re turning into Chelsea
What are they moaning about now Arsenal?
How about the worst handball in recent history. 🤣
Every game now Arsenal look less and less convincing, take away the silly handball and ManCity would be on the same points today and it’s only half way through the season
Where's the goal?
Arsenal won't be epl champion the way they struggle against wolves and Everton show that they are far behind m. City.
Ars was in full control had many chances to put the game to bed but missed and everyon came close to level but tkanks Allah umpire weavid the penality appeals and ars maintained their 4 point lead over city city are again on their heal for the 3rd time twice snatching pl title right at the end comfortably this time they have cut ars 8_9piint lead in a jiffy I am supporting ars to win pl but what should they do to keep m c away?
say, Neverton Lads… when is the official shat-on-pitch carnival at the ghastly new stadium ?? and.. congrats on winning The John Loo Award… The Neverton Crapper strikes … yea ? back to work
Everton robbed penalty,foul by saliba on barry
Total domination by Arsenal, and lots to moan about for the Neverton Nobs.
Am not happy the ay arsenal are playing dat goal was a Christmas gift they can't score,
Everton deserved a penalty…..even though I am a gunner
Everton vs VARsenal 🤦🤦
Van Djik what have you started….
All teams ask is that refs make the right calls and consistently. This is what VAR was supposed to do. Arsenal correctly awarded clear penalty. Everton denied clear penalty.
Arsenal is always a victim…