Daily Review (Saturday) Arsenal has suffered a huge setback in their campaign to win the Premier League for the first time in almost two decades as Sean Dyche’s Everton scored a vital goal at 60 minutes, holding on to inflict a severe blow to Arsenal.
The first goal of the Dyche era sparked pandemonium within Goodison Park, but Everton escaped a big penalty shout just four minutes later, as Neal Maupay got caught in a tangle with Gabriel’s legs before VAR waved away Arsenal appeals.
Meanwhile, Arsenal – who face Brentford next Saturday – maintain their five-point lead over Manchester City at the top, but their advantage will be cut down to two points if the champions overcome Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Daily Review gathers that Arsenal had not lost a Premier League match since they last 3 – 1 to Manchester United on 5th September, 2022.
With Dyche at the helm, this was a goal handcrafted in Burnley and the hosts feverishly defended their advantage, their young Belgian Amadou Onana in imperious form to overshadow Arsenal’s midfield.
No matter what Everton’s situation, a win at Goodison Park always features high on a title contender’s checklist.
Away success in this stadium demands heart as much as skill, former Everton player Mikel Artera knows as much from personal experience. Under Dyche, the physical and psychological examination already looks several degrees tougher for visitors. That was the broader triumph of his Everton introduction
