Overview
- Jake O'Brien was penalized for handling a 27th-minute corner, and Viktor Gyökeres converted the resulting spot-kick.
- Everton's claim for a penalty after William Saliba's contact on Thierno Barry was checked by VAR and rejected for insufficient contact.
- The 1-0 victory returned Arsenal to first place on December 25, two points clear of Manchester City after their earlier win.
- Gyökeres ended a six-game scoring drought, with captain Martin Ødegaard allowing him to take the penalty to boost confidence.
- Arteta marked six years in charge and reiterated long-term commitment, saying the position gives him belief in Arsenal's title bid.