Arsenal beats Everton 2-0 to match Manchester City on goal difference

On Saturday 24 October 2026, Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium in a Premier League 8e journée match.

The win brought Arsenal level with Manchester City on goal difference in the Premier League table.

Ezri Konsa opened the scoring in the 7th minute from a corner delivered by Martin Ødegaard, marking his first goal for Arsenal.

Gabriel added a second goal in the 69th minute after a Ben White cross, also scoring from a set‑piece situation.

Both goals came from set‑piece situations.

The Gunners kept a clean sheet, recording their fifth league match without conceding a goal.

The victory was Arsenal’s seventh win in eight matchdays.

Everton had chances including a shot by James Garner at the 18th minute and a header by Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall in the 83rd minute, but were unable to score.

Arsenal’s defenders Ezri Konsa and Gabriel each scored, highlighting their contribution to the win.

The result leaves Arsenal at the top of the Premier League on goal difference, while Manchester City remains second.

Arsenal’s next league match is scheduled away at Liverpool.