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Arsenal moved level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City after securing a 2-0 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026. According to match reports by Sky Sports and The Guardian, goals from Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhães secured three important points for the defending champions.
The result came after Manchester City suffered a 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa earlier in the day, giving Arsenal an opportunity to close the gap at the top of the table. According to reports, both sides now have 21 points after eight matches.
Arsenal opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Konsa found the net following a scramble inside Everton’s penalty area. The goal was his first for the club and gave the hosts an early advantage.
Everton attempted to respond but struggled to convert their opportunities into goals. Arsenal maintained their lead through half-time, leaving the visitors needing a stronger second-half performance to get back into the contest.
The home side doubled its advantage in the 68th minute through Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhães. He headed home a cross delivered by Ben White, strengthening Arsenal’s position and easing pressure on the team as the match progressed.
Gabriel’s goal also marked his 200th Premier League appearance for Arsenal, according to match reports. Despite an injury scare during the second half, the defender continued and helped his side secure the victory.
Everton, managed by David Moyes, failed to find a breakthrough before the final whistle. The defeat represented another setback for the visitors, while Arsenal took advantage of Manchester City’s earlier loss to strengthen their position in the title race.
The result leaves Arsenal level on 21 points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League standings. The outcome increases the importance of upcoming fixtures as both teams continue their pursuit of the league title.
Arsenal will now look to maintain their momentum in the coming matches, while Everton will seek to recover from the defeat and improve their results in the league. Source https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19xdDBoaCc/