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Everton vs Arsenal LIVE: Latest Score and Updates From Premier League
Gyokeres converted his 20th consecutive league penalty as Arsenal claimed a 1-0 win over Everton, moving top of the Premier League on Christmas Day.
Arsenal moved top of the Premier League on Saturday after a 1-0 win over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium and will head into Christmas in first place.
A handled clearance by Jake O'Brien from a Declan Rice corner prompted referee Samuel Barrott to award a penalty, while Everton missed Iliman Ndiaye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, weakening their attack.
Gyokeres has converted all 19 league penalties, while Arsenal produced 1.81 expected goals from 13 shots and managed two shots on target.
The result shifted the title race as Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, celebrated, while Jake O'Brien will be left to rue his error that decided the contest.
Intense central play and VAR scrutiny produced key moments, with Declan Rice leading possession, Tim Iroegbunam winning duels, Everton's VAR penalty claim denied, and SIX minutes added.
In the house of Everton, Arsenal dominated and created more danger, but he just suffered, with Gyökères to assume the role of penalty hero (0-1). Gunners returned to Christmas isolated in the first place.