ARSENAL 2-0 EVERTON: 88 Minutes of "Almost"

Arsenal 2–0 Everton, but the scoreline flatters the hosts. Everton traveled to the Emirates without Tarkowski, reshuffled their back line, and outchanced Arsenal from open play for most of the afternoon, only to concede twice in the final minutes and leave with nothing. James, Shan, and Ryan break down what the underlying numbers actually showed, the quietly strong outings from James Garner, Gana, and a begrudging nod to Dwight McNeil, and what to make of Jordan Pickford's late attempt on the cross that led to the opener. They also get into Jake O'Brien's composed return to center back, Michael Keane's liability-to-asset balancing act, and the Harrison Armstrong sub that none of them can quite explain. Plus: what a 21-day break means for this squad, an updated table picture, and an extended Thoughts and Prayers for the clubs (Tottenham very much included) fighting for their lives at the wrong end of the table. LINKS: https:linktr.ee/thebluefrontier