Everton just cannot win at Arsenal in the league under David Moyes. In 13 previous attempts, they have lost 10 and drawn three.

Their challenge arguably became harder for Everton's small squad when it was revealed that Jack Grealish was missing from the squad through illness.

The visitors were well drilled though, and although they were second best for larger parts of the game, they did have opportunities to make this a harder afternoon for Arsenal.

Tyrique George's effort was deflected wide in the first half while Garner forced David Raya into a save but the best of the chances fell to Thierno Barry.

White flicked a header goalwards and Barry read the pass but could only poke the ball close to Raya, who saved well.

Harrison Armstrong put in a solid performance in the middle of the pitch and is one of a few positives that Moyes can take from this defeat.