On Tuesday evening, the first two matches of the 16th round were played in the English Premier League.
An intriguing game took place at Goodison Park Stadium, where Liverpool's Everton clashed with London's Arsenal footballers. The Gunners took the lead first, but the Toffees surpassed their opponents from North London after a fierce battle with a score of 2-1.
Arsene Wenger's protégés gained the advantage in this match in the 20th minute. After a penalty kick and an unsuccessful play by Ashley Williams, the ball ended up in the net, and Arsenal's leader Alexis Sanchez scored another goal.
However, at the end of the first half, the hosts managed to equalize the score - Seamus Coleman scored with a header after a high pass from Leighton Baines.
In the second half, Arsenal had more possession of the ball, but Everton players were more aggressive in dangerous situations.
The decisive goal came in the 86th minute when A. Williams scored with a header after a mistake in Ross Barkley's pass, securing the victory for Everton.
Arsenal missed the opportunity to defeat Premier League leaders Chelsea and may lose their second position in this round. Meanwhile, Everton marked their seventh victory and earned 23 points.
In other matches, Leicester City failed to continue their winning streak and stumbled against Bournemouth. The English champions, who defeated Manchester City in the previous round, fell on the road after Marco Pugh's goal.
The Foxes remain in 14th place, while Bournemouth continues to move forward, occupying the eighth position.
Results:
Everton 2 - 1 Arsenal
20' [0 - 1] A. Sanchez
44' [1 - 1] S. Coleman
86' [2 - 1] A. Williams
90+3' P. Jagielka (Everton) sent off the field
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Bournemouth 1 - 0 Leicester
34' [1 - 0] M. Pugh
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League Table:
