Arsenal 4 – 0 Everton

Gabriel Martinelli scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Everton 4-0 at the Emirates Stadium to move five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.

The Gunners were frustrated by Everton for 40 minutes but Bukayo Saka’s brilliantly-taken opener caused the floodgates to open as Mikel Arteta’s side capitalised on their game in hand in ruthless style.

Gabriel Martinelli netted his first goal of the night with a cool finish after Saka had tackled Idrissa Gueye (45+1), the goal reinstated by VAR after the Brazilian was initially flagged offside.

Martin Odegaard then extended their advantage from close range following a slick attack (71), with Martinelli adding his second and Arsenal’s fourth (80) to cap a one-sided second half.

The victory made it three wins on the bounce for Arsenal, and provided another statement about their title credentials, while Everton remain mired in the relegation zone.

More to follow…

What’s next?

Sunday 5th March 1:00pm


Kick off 2:00pm

Arsenal host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday; kick-off 3pm. Meanwhile, Everton visit Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Super Sunday; coverage starts at 1pm with kick-off at 2pm.