Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 to level on points with Man City

Champions Arsenal took advantage after Manchester City lost at Aston Villa. In the rain at the Emirates Stadium, they beat Everton 2-0 to draw level on points with the Premier League leaders.

Ezri Konsa scored his first goal for the club in the seventh minute, heading in at the back post. The goal also gave Arsenal their first non-penalty goal from a set piece this season. In the second half, Gabriel headed in to seal the win. The defender marked his 200th Premier League appearance with the goal.

The result gave Arsenal their seventh win in their last eight league matches, and they sit on 21 points, just behind City. Everton have not won away against Arsenal in 14 league matches. Near the end of the first half, the visitors had a big chance to equalise, but Thierno Barry failed to convert it.

After the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta complained about the yellow card he received for leaving the technical area. He said other managers often make the same mistake but are not punished. Arteta also said he had archived the footage of the incident.