Everton fight back to hold Arsenal to draw
Gunners still five points clear at the top of the table despite Toffees' valiant effort
Premier League leaders Arsenal were left five points clear at the top of the Premier League after visitors Everton fought back to claim a 1-1 draw on Sunday.
It seemed the Gunners were about to go seven points clear of second-placed Liverpool when club record signing Mesut Ozil fired them into the lead with just 10 minutes left at the Emirates Stadium.
But four minutes later Everton, fresh from a win away to champions Manchester United in midweek, equalised when Gerard Deulofeu smashed the ball home from 10 yards.
Overall, we have to congratulate Everton as they played very well and started better but, saying that, Tim Howard made three excellent saves
Then, with almost the last kick of the match, Arsenal’s French striker Olivier Giroud saw his long-range shot hit the post with Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard beaten.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was pleased with the lead his side had established over nearest pursuers Liverpool and Chelsea.
“Not bad to take – ideally wanted seven, but at least we’ve got five,” Wenger told Sky Sports.
“It gives a little bit of a cushion to play in a serene way against other teams," the Frenchman added.