"Mikel Arteta can toast his sixth anniversary as Arsenal manager from the Premier League summit after his team responded to Manchester City's challenge with a slender yet merited win at Everton. The Christmas No 1 spot is secure, though Arteta will know more convincing performances are required to hold on until the final reckoning. Viktor Gyokeres' emphatic first half penalty sealed a valuable away victory against an Everton team missing several important components."
"Finally, and inexplicably, Jake O'Brien enlivened proceedings with a chaotic cameo. The Everton defender nudged Gyokeres over when the Arsenal striker appeared certain to convert a deflected Jurrien Timber cross almost on the goalline. Gyokeres immediately appealed for a penalty that the video assistant referee checked and rejected on the basis there was no foul. The striker had to be stronger when challenging for the cross."
Mikel Arteta marked six years as Arsenal manager as his side regained top spot in the Premier League with a narrow win at Everton. Viktor Gyokeres converted an emphatic first-half penalty after a pitch-side VAR review awarded a spot-kick for a clear handball by Jake O'Brien from a corner. Arsenal produced a resolute, efficient performance rather than a dominant one, overcoming recent away struggles and the pressure of Manchester City's challenge. Everton fielded a side missing key players. The result returned Arsenal to Christmas No 1 while signalling the need for more convincing displays.
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