Arsenal 0 – 0 Everton – Match Report

We had been held to a goalless draw as we endured a irritating afternoon at Emirates Stadium.

Regardless of dominating when it comes to possession and probabilities created, we couldn’t break down a resolute Everton rearguard.

Martin Odegaard had our greatest probabilities within the first half, whereas Bukayo Saka got here closest after the break, however his volley was nicely saved.

So ultimately we needed to accept a second consecutive draw within the Premier League.

Odegaard goes shut

Everton had the primary sight of purpose. Inside 5 minutes they gained the ball excessive up the pitch and launched a counter assault with William Saliba caught out of place. Abdoulaye Doucoure obtained on the top of it, however was denied by a sliding Gabriel block as he pulled the set off.

Apart from that although, almost the entire opening half-hour was performed within the Everton half. A Mikel Merino cross bounced simply in entrance of Odegaard as he lined up his shot inside the world, however he couldn’t hold his effort down.

The skipper was a bit nearer along with his subsequent effort, skipping previous his man outdoors the world, earlier than dragging his shot simply extensive along with his favoured left foot.

With Odegaard’s subsequent try, he hit the goal however was denied by the sprawling Jordan Pickford. It got here on the finish of the most effective transfer of the half. Kai Havertz threaded a cross by way of to Saka, who improper footed two defenders earlier than selecting out Odegaard close to the penalty spot. Our No. 8 composed himself with our bodies in entrance of him, however Pickford denied him.

Ahead frustrations

Regardless of dominating when it comes to possession, we had been discovering the Everton aspect robust to play by way of. Most of our assaults had been funnelled down the wings, and Pickford was claiming all crosses coming his manner.

Gabriel Martinelli did get in behind the defence although, after a fast cross by way of the center from Declan Rice discovered Havertz forward of him. He shifted the ball on to the scampering Martinelli, however his shot from a slim angle was blocked by the keeper.

We got here out for the second half seeking to elevate the depth, and Saka drew a sensible save from Pickford within the opening minute. A unfastened defensive header fell properly for his first-time volley, however the England stopper obtained down nicely on the foot of the publish. From the ensuing nook Merino headed straight at Pickford.

We stored urgent. Havertz obtained the ball caught underneath his toes inside the world earlier than he teed up Saka who had his drive charged down. Saka then had a cross-shot blocked from inside the world as we sought the breakthrough.

Midfield modifications

On the hour mark Mikel Arteta modified two thirds of his midfield – he despatched on Ethan Nwaneri and Jorginho rather than Declan Rice and Odegaard.

Gabriel Jesus, Thomas Partey and Leandro Trossard had been all summoned as nicely from the bench, so as to add to our attacking choices on the pitch.

A late Saka nook brought about confusion within the field however Saliba’s couldn’t get sufficient on it when the ball dropped to him. 

Partey had a penalty enchantment turned down in injury-time, on a day of utter frustration in north London.

What’s subsequent

Our subsequent two video games are each in opposition to Crystal Palace. First, this Wednesday, we host the Eagles within the Carabao Cup on the lookout for a spot within the semi-final. The tie should be settled on the evening. Then subsequent Saturday we warmth to Selhurst Park for one more Premier League London derby.