Everton defeated Arsenal on their own field in the match of the 22nd round of the English Premier League (EPL) – 1:0.

The only goal in this meeting was scored by the Merseysiders in the second half.. In the 60th minute, James Tarkowski, at the far post, closed the cross with a header from a corner from Dwight McNeil.

Ukrainian defenders Vitaliy Mykolenko and Oleksandr Zinchenko came out in the starting lineups of " Both remained on the field until the final whistle..

In the 63rd minute, Mikolenko earned a yellow card with a foul against Bukayo Saka. In the 90+6th minute, Zinchenko also earned a yellow card for a skirmish with the forward of the opposing team Neil Mope.

Match review Note that for Everton this was the first match under the leadership of Sean Dyche, who led the Merseyside club after the dismissal of Frank Lampard.

Despite the defeat, Arsenal remained top of the Premier League with 50 points.. Mikel Arteta's team is five points ahead of the closest pursuer - Manchester City. Everton (18 points) moved up to 17th position, leaving the relegation zone.

In the next round, the Gunners will host Brentford on February 11. Mikolenko \u0026 Co. on February 13 at Anfield is waiting for the Merseyside derby with Liverpool.