In a dramatic Premier League match at Goodison Park, Everton managed to hold title contenders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw. Leandro Trossard initially put Arsenal in front in the first half, but Iliman Ndiaye equalized with a penalty shortly after the break. This result leaves Arsenal 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand. Meanwhile, Everton's performance helps them secure a position 15 points clear of the relegation zone, moving up to 14th place in the standings.
Everton did neighbours Liverpool a massive favour by holding title-chasing Arsenal to a 1-1 Premier League draw at Goodison Park on Saturday when Iliman Ndiaye's penalty cancelled out a Leandro Trossard opener for the visitors.
Second-placed Arsenal have 62 points from 31 games, 11 behind leaders Liverpool, who have a game at hand when they go to Fulham on Sunday.
Arsenal took the lead in the 34th minute with the first shot on target in the game as a poor header in midfield allowed Raheem Sterling to race clear and feed Trossard.
Everton were awarded a penalty two minutes into the second period when Myles Lewis-Skelly hauled down Jack Harrison in the box and Ndiaye netted his ninth goal of the season.
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