V-A-Richarlisonīrazilian star Richarlison had the ball in the goal before halftime but it did not withstand VAR review. He passed at well over 90 percent and registered three key passes while completing 5-of-6 long passes. Who knows how much Benitez will be able to spend in January, but he’ll point to the spirit and scoring on Monday as a feather in his cap. But the passion was there from the home team in showing no signs that it was not behind Rafa Benitez, even after a staged but small walkout in the 27th minute. Rafa’s men have his back: There is no doubt that Abdoulaye Doucoure showed the world what Everton’s been missing without him (and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

His return to a team full of strong crossers is so necessary, even if Rafa’s men gave them his W.ģ. His three goals are tied for second on the team and his 3.16 expected goals, and 1.12 xG/90 still lead the Toffees. Richarlison a menace, but Everton still desperate for DCL: Offsides thrice including two disallowed goals, the Brazilian worked a ton to get into dangerous positions and his passion was on full display during both celebrations of ill-fated goals.īut consider this: Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s been missing since the third match of the season. Odegaard’s goal was sensational, to be sure, coming off a delicious Kieran Tierney run and cross, but it was one of precious few moments of wonder along with Eddie Nketiah’s header off the post with six minutes to play.Ģ. Arsenal off its game: Cheers to the Gunners for keeping hold of the ball for much of the second half on a day that their inventiveness was not on display, but Everton’s eventual winner was richly-deserved. Possession: Everton 36, Arsenal 64 Three things we learned from Everton vs Arsenalġ. Goals scored: Odegaard 45’+2, Richarlison 79′

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