Arsenal’s central defensive pairing of Ezri Konsa and Gabriel marked landmark moments as the champions defeated Everton 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium, drawing level with Premier League pace-setters Manchester City on points.
Konsa opens his Arsenal account
England international Konsa gave Mikel Arteta’s side an early breakthrough in the seventh minute, forcing the ball over the line following a corner.
- The goal was Konsa’s first for Arsenal since his summer move from Aston Villa.
- It came at the Emirates Stadium against his side’s Merseyside visitors.
- Arsenal used the result to capitalise on Manchester City’s 2-1 loss away to Aston Villa in Saturday’s earlier match.
Gabriel reaches 200 Premier League games
Gabriel made certain of the three points after the interval, heading in Arsenal’s second goal during his 200th Premier League outing.
The win continued an impressive start to the campaign for Arteta’s reigning title holders.
- Arsenal have won seven of their opening eight league fixtures this term.
- Across all competitions, they have now claimed 11 victories in 13 matches.
Everton fail to take their chances
Everton had moments that could have changed the contest and produced a shock result, but Thierno Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall both failed to convert their clearest opportunities.
The visitors ultimately left north London with a second consecutive defeat, while Arsenal strengthened their position near the summit of the Premier League.
