Arsenal’s losing streak continues as Yerry Mina heads send Everton second

Everton rose to second place with their third win in a row by inflicting another defeat on Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in front of 2,000 fans at Goodison Park.

Rob Holding was named Arsenal captain in the absence of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who was left out with a calf injury. But the bracelet brought the 25-year-old little luck when he deflected Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s header into his own net to give Everton the lead.

Tom Davies fouled Ainsley Maitland-Niles in the box and Nicolas Pepe scored from the penalty spot to equalize Arsenal, but Yerry Mina restored Everton’s lead at the end of the break with a header near the post by Gylfi Sigurdsson from the penalty spot. corner.

David Luiz had a shot deflected towards the wood as Arsenal applied pressure after the restart. Yet despite all their possession, Arteta’s team failed to register a shot on goal in the second half until Bukayo Saka’s docile effort in the fifth minute of injury time, when they fell to their eighth loss of the season. .

The loss keeps Arsenal in 15th place, just five points above the relegation zone, while Everton jumped from sixth to five points behind leader Liverpool.

The pressure continues to mount on Arteta, whose team has had their worst start to the season in 45 years, as their winless streak spanned seven games, with just one win in the last 10. In that time, Arsenal have scored only four goals. and although they produced another toothless display of attack, their defensive vulnerability was also highlighted. A way to mark your first year as Arsenal boss.

While Arteta seems to have the backing of the board, he needs to find a way to put an end to such a troubling form. If Fulham is victorious in Newcastle on Saturday night, only TWO points will separate Arsenal from the drop zone. It seems outrageous, but right now one of the biggest clubs in the world is embroiled in a relegation battle. They will inevitably improve, but clearly there needs to be a lot of soul searching in the dressing room.

It’s a very different story for Everton, as Carlo Ancelotti celebrated his first anniversary as Toffees manager with a third consecutive victory. His team was ruthless in the first half and disciplined and well organized in the second.

It’s hard to believe Godfrey isn’t a natural left back. Each week he grows in confidence and his versatility is proving to be a real asset for Ancelotti. The 22-year-old produced another standout performance, constantly running the channels with great rhythm.

Everton: Pickford 5, Holgate 7, Keane 7, Mina 8, Godfrey 9, Iwobi 7, Davies 6, Doucoure 7, Sigurdsson 7, Richarlison 7, Calvert-Lewin 7 .. subs: Kenny N / A, Tosun N / A, Coleman N / A.

Arsenal: Leno 6, Holding 5, Luiz 6, Tierney 6, Maitland-Niles 6, Elneny 5, Ceballos 5, Saka 7, Pepe 4, Willian 4, Nketiah 5. subs: Lacazette 5, Willock 5, Martinelli 5

22 ‘- GOAL! Everton 1-0 Arsenal (own goal): The deadlock has been broken and Arsenal is behind again! Richarlison swaps the ball in, Davies swaps it to Iwobi on the opposite flank and throws an early cross into the box. Calvert-Lewin heads, but takes a detour from Holding and ends up at the corner of Leno’s net.

34 ‘- Penalty for Arsenal! Davies doesn’t see Maitland-Niles coming and takes him out of the box! The referee has no choice but to signal the point, and Arsenal have a treat!

35 ‘- GOAL! Everton 1-1 Arsenal (Pepe, feather): Pepe confidently steps forward and sends Pickford down the wrong path with a penalty placed.

45 ‘+ 1 – GOAL! Everton 2-1 Arsenal (Mine): Everton retakes the advantage after a corner kick! Mina escapes Pepe’s attention and climbs over Saka on the nearby post to head over Sigurdsson’s cross and past Leno, who can’t help it!

54 ‘- Get out of the carpentry! Pickford is at sea while Willian throws a cross into the box. He runs out of line but can’t hold it back. Luiz volleys on goal, deflects Doucoure and fires cannons out of the wood!