Arsenal vs Everton | 2022/23 PL | 3 Crucial Things Learnt From the Game

We observed three crucial things as Arsenal dominated against struggling Everton and extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points. The Gunners thrashed the visitors 4-0 at the Emirates as they capitalised on their game in hand.

Arsenal experienced some difficulties in the initial 40 minutes of the game against Everton. However, Bukayo Saka’s exceptional opening goal served as a turning point with Gabriel Martinelli scoring his first goal of the night with a cool finish few minutes later.

Arsenal, Everton — Image Obtained via The Independent

Martin Odegaard virtually secured the victory when he converted a Leandro Trossard pass into a goal. Throughout the game, the home team relentlessly bombarded Jordan Pickford’s goal with shots, with Martinelli adding a second goal to Arsenal’s tally after another fluid attacking move.

The triumph marked the North London side’s third consecutive victory, which further strengthens their claim for the Premier League title. Meanwhile, the Toffees find themselves embroiled in a relegation battle, struggling to climb out of 18th position.

1. Everton Need To Win More Games

According to Sean Dyche, the game’s dynamics shifted with the first goal, but the game plan was effective up until then, particularly given the challenging venue. Dyche acknowledges that there is still much work to be done, and he was aware of the challenges when he arrived. Despite the difficulties, his team remain focused on their objectives.

Although Everton did manage to threaten Arsenal at some points, they were unable to breach Aaron Ramsdale’s goal. The English keeper made a fantastic double save from substitute players Demarai Gray and Tom Davies during injury time.

2. Thomas Partey Is Back

After coming on, Thomas Partey had a significant positive impact which contributed to the Gunners’ 4-0 victory over Sean Dyche’s men. The second half was characterised by the hosts’ almost complete dominance, with the Ghanaian taking control of the midfield after replacing Jorginho at halftime.

🇬🇭 Thomas Partey vs Everton:

• 66 touches
• 56/60 passes completed
• 6 passes into the final third
• 6/7 long passes completed
• 5 ball recoveries
• 3/3 ground duels won
• 2/2 tackles won
• 1 big chance created

All this in 45 minutes on his return from injury. pic.twitter.com/aJBTYYtUTO

— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) March 2, 2023

3. Starboys Saka And Martinelli Are Carrying The Burden

The attacking duo of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli have both reached double figures for goals in the Premier League this season, making Arsenal the only team with two players to achieve this feat. For Saka, his goal against Everton marked his 50th goal involvement in the Premier League, with 27 goals and 24 assists. At 21 years and 177 days, the English winger became the sixth youngest player in Premier League history to reach this milestone.

Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli — Image Obtained via The Sun

Gabriel Martinelli scored twice against the Toffees, extending his scoring streak to three games in the Premier League. Though he started on the left, he played a significant portion of the game as a No. 9. The Brazilian appears to have regained his form after a recent dip in performance.

After the Arsenal vs Everton game, Mikel Arteta expressed his delight with his team’s performance. He was pleased with the victory, considering the challenges they faced against an opponent who had previously caused them difficulties at Goodison Park.

The Spaniard explained that the team started the match with some frustration, struggling to find their footing and allowing their opponents to take control during certain transitions. However, after 20 or 25 minutes, the team began to improve, and the timing of the first two goals proved to be crucial.

Arsenal will be hosting Bournemouth in the Premier League this weekend on Saturday, while Everton will be visiting Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

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