ARSENAL fell short of winning the Premier League - despite a dramatic late winner against Everton.
2023/2024 Premier League
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Match Report
The Gunners knew they needed to win at the Emirates and were reliant on a huge helping hand from West Ham getting a result at Manchester City.
And they had the nightmare start as Phil Foden blasted City in front after just 79 seconds at the Etihad then added his second on 18 minutes.
Things got worse for Mikel Arteta just before half-time in North London when Idrissa Gueye's free-kick flew in off Declan Rice's head, leaving David Raya utterly wrong-footed.
Arsenal's fortunes appeared to be changing moments later when Takehiro Tomiyasu slotted into the bottom corner - and Mohammed Kudud produced a wonderful overhead kick to pull West Ham back into the game.
But a Rodri strike on the hour mark put City beyond grasp - meaning that the result at the Emirates was academic.
However, Arsenal did ensure they had something to cheer about when Kai Havertz struck late.
VAR had a long look at Gabriel Jesus' possible handball in the build-up but referee Michael Oliver was happy and the goal was allowed to stand - confirming Arsenal ended with a win and two points behind City.
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Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
0' Arsenal fans in the stands are on their phones!
0' Gabriel was substituted because of a suspected injury! Zinchenko on the pitch!
5' Tomiyasu so close to scoring a header for Arsenal!
11' Pickford denies Rice's shot!
16' Martinelli's shot inside the box saved by Pickford!
22' Arsenal fans keeping eye on Man City's game on their phones!
32' Match Event for Arsenal vs Everton
40' GOAL! Idrissa Gueye deflected free-kick make Gunners behind! Arsenal 0-1 Everton
43' GOAL! Tomiyasu with an instant response! Arsenal 1-1 Everton
45' Arsenal's fan excited for West Ham's goal!
47' Match Event for Arsenal vs Everton
61' Highlight from Arsenal vs Everton
63' Raya catches that strike!
67' Havertz's header hit the post!
83' Emile-Smith Rowe's volley hits the bar!
Line-ups
Arsenal XI: Trossard, Partey, David Raya, Martin Ødegaard, Rice, Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Havertz, Ben White, Martinelli, William Saliba
Subs: Jorginho, Zinchenko, Jesus, Ramsdale, Smith Rowe, Nketiah, Jakub Kiwior, Fábio Vieira, Jurrien Timber
Everton XI: Young, Coleman, Gueye, Pickford, Doucoure, Tarkowski, Calvert-Lewin, McNeil, Garner, Amadou Onana, Jarrad Branthwaite
Subs: Godfrey, Keane, João Virgínia, Billy Crellin, Beto, MacKenzie Hunt, Lewis Dobbin, Lewis Warrington, Chermiti