Leandro Trossard scored a crucial goal to secure Arsenal victory over Everton at Goodison Park, marking an impressive start to their season.
The Belgian winger showed exceptional determination in the second half to bring 3 points to Arsenal, defeating the home team for the first time in 6 years. Below are notable developments of the match:
Martinelli had an unlucky day
VAR Controversy: The match witnessed VAR intervention when Gabriel Martinelli’s goal was disallowed. The ensuing debate left many inside Goodison Park feeling perplexed.
Unusual Goalkeeping Decision: Arsenal raised eyebrows by fielding David Raya despite having the excellent Aaron Ramsdale as their goalkeeper. Manager Mikel Arteta explained that this decision was part of a squad rotation policy. Raya’s performance at Goodison Park still needs to be assessed.
Game-Changing Substitute: Arsenal struggled to find the net on multiple occasions against the home team, including Martinelli’s disallowed goal and a fantastic save by Jordan Pickford from Martin Odegaard’s shot. Substitute Trossard made a decisive impact with a powerful and skillful strike, securing the victory for the away side.
Ending the “Curse”: Arsenal put an end to their winless streak at Goodison Park dating back to 2017. This win brings satisfaction to the team and manager Arteta.
Trossard scored the decisive goal for Arsenal.
Calvert-Lewin’s Return: Dominic Calvert-Lewin made his return from injury and is set to play a crucial role in Everton’s attack. However, the home team failed to score in this match, and Calvert-Lewin needs to improve his form to help Everton stay competitive in the Premier League race.
