Everton Beat Arsenal 2-1 In The Premier League As Gunners Title Challenge Given Serious Blow

Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the Premier League as Everton came from behind to secure a first victory since October.

The Gunners, who had won their three previous games, were rewarded for an impressive start as Alexis Sanchez’s free-kick deflected in off Ashley Williams.

Everton equalised just before half-time when Seamus Coleman glanced home Leighton Baines’ excellent free-kick.

The Toffees, encouraged by a vocal crowd, dominated thereafter, and Williams powered home a late header to put Ronald Koeman’s side on course for a much-needed win.

Everton captain Phil Jagielka was sent off in the dying minutes for a second bookable offence, and Arsenal had two shots cleared off the line in a frantic finale.

But they could not prevent a first league defeat since the opening game of the season, leaving them three points behind leaders Chelsea, who have a game in hand.

Everton, meanwhile, are up to seventh and four points behind fifth-placed Tottenham.