Under pressure and lacking inspiration, Arsenal edged out a narrow win at Hill Dickinson. Gyökeres was the only goalscorer of the match, converting a penalty. Arsenal remain top of the Premier League.
- Everton 0-1 Arsenal : Gyokeres 27’
Shaken by Everton’s compact defensive block, Arsenal were forced to work hard to break down the Toffees’ resistance. That feeling grew stronger when Gyökeres sent a golden chance wide with the goal wide open. Flat and uninspired, Arsenal were eventually handed a lifeline through a clumsy handball from Jake O’Brien. The former Lyon defender gifted Gyökeres the chance to make amends, and the Swedish striker converted to score the only goal of the game.
Without ever truly being in danger, Arsenal still had opportunities on the counter to make it 2–0 but failed to capitalize. The Gunners endured a tense and nervous closing stretch, yet the final whistle brought relief for Mikel Arteta’s side, who head into Christmas sitting top of the league.