Mikel Arteta hit out at Arsenal’s ‘terrible’ schedule after his much-changed side beat Everton 2-0 to draw level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. The win came less than three days after a draining trip to Munich, and the Gunners are still counting the cost of that game, with Bukayo Saka facing up to 12 matches out with a quad injury.
Ezri Konsa has laid down a marker for Arsenal's title credentials, insisting that consistent winning is the only path to glory after the Gunners moved level with Manchester City. The defender enjoyed a landmark afternoon at the Emirates, opening his account for the club in a dominant 2-0 victory over Everton that capitalised on City's 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa.
Arsenal maintained their pursuit of the Premier League summit with a composed 2-0 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium. Goals from Ezri Konsa and Gabriel ensured Mikel Arteta's side overcame the absence of Bukayo Saka with tactical maturity.
Everton manager David Moyes praised former protege Mikel Arteta ahead of their Premier League meeting at the Emirates Stadium. The Scot reflected on bringing Arteta to English football and defended the Arsenal boss against past media criticism.
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