Leandro Trossard's goal help Arsenal break Goodison Park curse
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Arsenal players celebrating Trossard's goal || Credit: Imago

Leandro Trossard's goal help Arsenal break Goodison Park curse

Stephen Oladehinde 18:46 - 17.09.2023

Arsenal finally get one over Everton as they break a long-time curse at Goodison Park.

The Gunners still remain unbeaten going into the game and were looking to continue their title challenge.

However, Arteta’s men were able to get a 1-0 win despite Everton’s defensive solidity in a hard-fought game.

The first half ended with no goal scored by both teams but a second half goal from Leandro Trossard gave the Gunners the win.

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As it happened

Everton made two changes from the team who drew 2-2 at Sheffield United as Dwight McNeil and Vitaliy Mykolenko came in for James Garner and Nathan Patterson.

David Raya made his Premier League debut for Arsenal by replacing Aaron Ramsdale in goal. 

The Gunners also brought in Fabio Vieira for Kai Havertz, with Eddie Nketiah in attack and Gabriel Jesus staying on the bench.

The game started with Arsenal getting most of the possession but created little chances but their first chance led to the first goal which was ruled out for an offside.

Everton vs Arsenal match at Goodison Park || Credit: Imago
Everton vs Arsenal match at Goodison Park || Credit: Imago

In the 21st minute of the game, Gabriel Martinelli was sent through on the left and he finished coolly into the far corner.

However, after a VAR review, the goal was ruled out for offside during the build-up and the first half ended in a draw.

The second half started and the Gunners continued from where they stopped in the first half with their possession-based football.

The first goal of the game later came in the 69th minute from a well-worked short corner. Arsenal finally unpicked the Everton defence with some quick, one-touch passing to tee up Leandro Trossard for a fine finish.

The game ended with a 1-0 win for Arsenal as they finally got their first win against Everton since Wenger’s reign.