In a rather unexpected turn of events, Arsenal drew 0-0 with Everton yesterday in the Premier League played at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta’s side dominated the game with 79% possession of the ball and had 13 shots on goal. Everton had the best chance of the first half when Doucoure was played through on goal but took too long, and Gabriel managed to block the effort. Captain Martin Ødegaard dragged his shot wide off the goal as Pickford made a save from a deflected effort.
In the second half, Jordan Pickford made a stunning save to deny Bukayo Saka early on. Gabriel Jesus was introduced to try and get a goal, but the Brazilian continued his struggle in goal and has now gone 23 matches without a goal.
Speaking after the game, Mikel Arteta expressed his disappointment for dropping points. “I am disappointed not to win the game,” said boss Arteta. “There is only one team that deserves to win, and that is Arsenal. We gave nothing away—no shots conceded, dominated the play, did not allow them to run, no set pieces, and the high press was excellent. We generated chances, but you have [to score] with all the dominance. I cannot ask more from the boys apart from putting the ball in the net. We have to put them away,” he said.
