In a remarkable turn of events, Leandro Trossard’s goal led Arsenal to their first-ever victory at Goodison Park since 2017, continuing their unbeaten start to the season. This hard-fought win was a significant moment for Mikel Arteta, who finally tasted success at the home of his former club.
Arsenal’s journey to triumph was not without obstacles. Early on, Gabriel Martinelli had a potential opener ruled out for offside, causing some frustration among the players. Nonetheless, Trossard, who came on as a substitute for the injured Martinelli, made the difference with a superb finish in the 69th minute.
With this win, Arsenal secured their fourth victory in five games, building valuable momentum for the challenges that lie ahead. Arteta’s decision to shuffle the pack paid off, as debutant David Raya delivered a clean sheet in goal, impressing with his performance.
The first half witnessed Arsenal dominating possession and territory, although they failed to create many scoring opportunities. The major controversy arose when Gabriel’s clearance deflected off an Everton player, resulting in Eddie Nketiah finding Fabio Vieira, who then set up Martinelli for what seemed like the opening goal. Unfortunately, VAR ruled Nketiah offside due to the summer rule change, dampening Arsenal’s spirits.
Martinelli’s misfortune continued as he sustained an injury and was subsequently replaced by Trossard. Despite the setbacks, the remainder of the half proceeded uneventfully, with Raya and Jordan Pickford only facing a few challenging shots.
The second half, however, displayed a surge in goalmouth action. Odegaard’s attempt to find the top corner was denied by Pickford early in the half. Despite their intensified efforts, Arsenal struggled to break down Everton’s resilient defense.
It took until the 69th minute for Arsenal to break the deadlock. After a failed corner routine, Odegaard found Saka, who delivered a precise cutback to Trossard. The Belgian attacker then executed a beautiful first-time finish, leaving Pickford helpless as the ball found the back of the net.
With the lead in hand, Arsenal continued to press for a second goal that would secure the victory. Odegaard tested Pickford once more, and Vieira’s shot almost doubled the lead, only to be denied by a desperate block from Vitaliy Mykolenko.
Despite Everton’s efforts to mount a comeback, Arsenal’s defense held strong, securing their 12th clean sheet in away Premier League matches since the beginning of the last season. This long-awaited triumph at Goodison Park finally ended Arsenal’s hoodoo on this ground.
Looking ahead, Arsenal now face an exciting week. They will make their highly anticipated return to the Champions League with a home match against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, followed by the first north London derby of the season against unbeaten Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Overall, this historic victory at Goodison Park signals Arsenal’s determination and potential for a successful season. With standout performances from several players, it is now up to the fans to decide who deserves the title of Player of the Match in the poll below!
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