Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium.

The Premier League fixture between Arsenal and Everton unfolded at the Emirates Stadium in London on 24 October 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to add three points, and the home crowd witnessed a decisive performance from the Gunners.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were lively, and Arsenal struck first just seven minutes in. Defender Ezri Konsa headed home a right-footed shot from very close range into the bottom left corner, after Viktor Gyökeres delivered a corner that set up the chance. The early lead gave Arsenal immediate momentum.

The first half ended without further scoring, but the intensity continued into the second period. In added time of the first half, Vitaliy Mykolenko of Everton was shown a yellow card for a bad foul, marking the first booking of the match.

The second half saw the rhythm shift as Arsenal maintained pressure. At the 58th minute, Myles Lewis-Skelly received a yellow card for a bad foul, his first caution of the game. Everton’s James Garner was then booked in the 66th minute.

Arsenal’s dominance was rewarded in the 68th minute when Gabriel Magalhães headed home from very close range into the bottom left corner. The goal came from a cross by Ben White and was confirmed after a VAR review, extending the lead to 2-0.

Later, Everton’s James Tarkowski was cautioned in the 79th minute for a bad foul, receiving the fourth yellow card of the encounter. No further goals were added, and the match concluded with Arsenal comfortably ahead.

Standout performers

Ezri Konsa opened the scoring, converting Viktor Gyökeres’s corner with a precise header that set the tone for Arsenal’s attack. Gabriel Magalhães added a second, also heading from close range after Ben White’s well-timed cross, demonstrating his aerial threat on set-pieces. Both Gyökeres and White contributed crucial assists that directly led to the goals.

Match facts

  • Final score: Arsenal 2-0 Everton
  • Scorers: Ezri Konsa (7'), Gabriel Magalhães (68')
  • Assists: Viktor Gyökeres (7'), Ben White (68')
  • Bookings: Vitaliy Mykolenko (Everton, 45'+2'), Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal, 58'), James Garner (Everton, 66'), James Tarkowski (Everton, 79')
  • Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

What it means

The victory gives Arsenal three points from the Premier League encounter, while Everton return home without any points from the match.