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Arsenal 2–0 Everton: the defenders make the difference

Ezri Konsa (7′) and Gabriel (68′) scored as Arsenal beat Everton 2–0 at the Emirates on 24 October, moving level on points with Manchester City.

Match and reports · 24 October 2026 · Emirates Stadium

The result

Arsenal won 2–0 in the rain at the Emirates. Konsa opened the scoring in the seventh minute and Gabriel added the second in the 68th. Both centre-backs were decisive at the other end of the pitch as Arsenal kept a clean sheet.

The decisive moments

According to The Guardian’s match report, Konsa finished from close range after Gabriel’s header from a corner hit the crossbar and Everton failed to clear. Gabriel later headed in Ben White’s cross to give Arsenal breathing room.

Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke had opportunities to extend the lead, while Thierno Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall threatened for Everton. Gabriel’s contribution to both goals made him a central figure, with White supplying the delivery for the second.

What it means — and what comes next

Sky Sports reports that Arsenal capitalised on Manchester City’s defeat at Aston Villa to draw level with the leaders on points. Arsenal next visit Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday 27 October, kicking off at 8pm UK time, as confirmed by Arsenal’s ticket information.

Southwood perspective

After the effort in Munich, this was a valuable afternoon of practical football. Southwood’s view: the centre-backs supplied the finishing as well as the security. Matching City on points matters, but the lasting encouragement is Arsenal’s ability to win through different players when the attacking rhythm is imperfect.