Match Thread Everton v Arsenal - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[MockBu4]

I really expected we'll crush them in the 2hf on condition that we really go for a third goal. Gunners are poor side now and they were there for taking.

I prefer we keep pushing once we got the lead, and this is a popular opinion. But if we are about to sit back every time once we got the lead then players should be strong and self-confident without shaking and panicking. In that case, if we keep the difference and get the results I'm ok with sitting back. For now, I still don't think we are that kind of team, who can keep poker face and iron steady legs to the very last minute.

Must say I've never been so confident as this time that we're going to win the game. And that is a completely new experience for me as an Evertonian), and I thank Carlo and the boys for that feeling.

Congrats to all of us! COYB!

 

[croatian blues]

Heart attack football from Moyes era but hard fought 3 points.

Not sure if this approach will be sustainable.

You can't be serious...

 

[Steve Wigan]

Not at Goodison though, 2 away to watford, 1 tonight, 1 v Brighton

I didn't say they were all at Goodison. Cheers! Were they all winners?

 

[rochdaleblue]

Heart attack football from Moyes era but hard fought 3 points.

Not sure if this approach will be sustainable.

Allan was a huge loss. He has the ability to dictate our play that was badly missing tonight.

 

[Cool_Blue]

Yes blues, 9 points from Chelsea, arsenal and Leicester is a cracking return.

Amazing. I will admit to suggesting we were probably heading into the bottom half by New Year with these December fixtures, but 9 points from these 3 is absolute dream land.

 

[NilSatisOptimum]

I don't watch Sky so I am spared souness and his sourness and the other meffy commentary. Its much more fun to watch it in Arabic.

Another good result, up into lofty 2nd (temporarily, as 3rd play 4th tomorrow and any result will affect us). It was tough to watch at times, it always is when you are playing all out defend, but the commitment from the team was great to see. Hope we keep this winning run going for as long as possible

To be fair Spity would not be drawn on Tyler, normal mocking yarn that Everton used play across the park and left bla blah the rest is history blah blag, boring twit that he is.

 

[andy4efc]

I'll post my opinion mate . Like you do .

Which your entitled too, and im responding by saying stop looking for a negative when we've just beaten Arsenal, Chelsea and Leicester within one week, without James, Digne, Coleman and Allan (today).

ENJOY your Saturday we will be in the top four over Christmas.

 

[roy vernon]

Went with Godfrey as MOTM , but, I have to say Iceland put on a great shift tonight, he really looked like he gave a sheet.

 

[RomanReigns]

Change a winning formula or put Rodriguez into first team for Utd then?

 

[MrGrumpy]

Funny really a year ago Arteta joined Arsenal and Carlo joined us.
Anyone remember the narrative?
Arteta and Arsenal by far made the better choice.

A year later and it’s plan as day Everton made the better choice

 

[Eggs]

Went with Godfrey as MOTM , but, I have to say Iceland put on a great shift tonight, he really looked like he gave a sheet.

...it was a dreadful free-kick in the 1st half, though. He’s not looking a goal threat at all, it’s about time he scored a few goals.

 

[Ring master]

I didn't say they were all at Goodison. Cheers! Were they all winners?

2 at watford were when we were 2 down to make it 2-2,before that late winner via Walcott on the break got us our 1st win from 2 down, time we did that before then was also v watford in that 3-2 game at Goodison v watford when Tom Cleverley missed pen in about the 100th min, v Brighton and tonight were both to put us 2-1 up

 

[Yarrgh]

Didn’t play well so great that we got the 3 points. DCL man of the match for me. With every passing game he reminds me of Graeme Sharp.

I think he's better.

 

[consho]

Taking nothing away from today's win there was a distinct lack of creativity ..I don't believe we can continue to hope for the sort if results we have had over the last three games without that added spark from an attacking midfielder.

 

[Nymzee]

How did Tommy D perform?