Arsenal vs Everton live: Alexis Sanchez, Hector Bellerin and Aaron Ramsey seal win as Laurent Koscielny sent-off
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Your support makes all the difference.Arsenal beat Everton 3-1 but it was not enough to force their way into the top four as Liverpool beat Middlesbrough 3-0, meaning the Gunners miss out on the Champions League for the first time under Arsene Wenger. Re-live the action here.
- Arsenal 3-1 Everton
- Laurent Koscielny sent-off and will miss FA Cup final
- Hector Bellerin puts Arsenal ahead
- Alexis Sanchez doubles lead before half-time
- Romelu Lukaku penalty gets Everton back in the game
- Aaron Ramsey secures victory for Gunners
Follow the live action below...
Preview...
Arsenal face Everton knowing only a win is likely to do if they are to have any chance of overhauling Manchester City or Liverpool for a place in the top four.
Heading into the final day of the Premier League season, Arsene Wenger’s team know destiny is out of their hands as they look to secure Champions League qualification for the 21st consecutive year.
Though the Gunners have won their last four matches and seven of their last nine, their late upturn in form will have been in vain unless City lose at Watford or the Merseysiders fail to beat relegated Middlesbrough at Anfield.
In their way stand an Everton side who have enjoyed a solid first season under Ronald Koeman but have precious little left to play for.
What time does it start?
Arsenal vs Everton kicks off at 15.00 BST
Where can I watch it?
The match will not be shown live on UK television, but highlights will be shown at 22.30 BST on BBC One.
It’s a big game for…
Alexis Sanchez: On what could easily be his final Arsenal appearance at the Emirates, as ever the Chilean’s form will be key to his side’s chances of success against the Toffees. The Gunners are outsiders to scrape into the top four but the 28-year-old will be out to ensure the Londoners at least fulfil their end of the bargain.
Best stat…
22: The combined number of top-flight titles won by Arsenal and Everton – making them the third and fourth most historically successful clubs in English league football. The Gunners have 13 and last tasted Premier League glory in 2004, while the Blues’ most recent of their nine successes came in 1987.
Remember when…
A frantic end to Everton’s 2-1 win over Arsenal last December saw the Gunners have two efforts cleared off the line, a penalty appeal turned down and Everton waste a golden chance to seal victory on the break.
Player to watch…
Ross Barkley. The Everton midfielder has still not signed a new contract with the Toffees amid growing uncertainty over his future. With Koeman stating he wants the 23-year-old to make a final decision by the end of the season, Sunday’s game marks the cut off point for the England international to reveal his intentions.
Past three-meetings…
Everton 2 (Coleman, Williams) Arsenal 1 (Sanchez), Premier League, December 2016
Everton 0 Arsenal 2 (Welbeck, Iwobi), Premier League, March 2016
Arsenal 2 (Giroud, Koscielny) Everton 1 (Barkley), Premier League, October 2015
Form guide…
Arsenal: WLWWWW
Everton: WWDLLW
Odds…
Arsenal to win: 23/50
Everton to win: 23/4
Draw: 10/3
(Odds provided by 888 Sport)
2 mins: Early chance for Arsenal! They attack on the right, and after Bellerin's cross is headed back to him, he links with Sanchez to cross in to Welbeck, but the striker's low effort is wide of the target. And early opportunity goes begging.
5 mins: Holding gives the ball away in midfield, but arsenal quickly win it back and enter the Everton half through Ramsey. He ships it on to Welbeck who releases Bellerin yet again - he's enjoying plenty of success early on - and after he cuts back superbly, Gueye just gets back to clear the danger and put the ball out for a throw-in.
6 mins: Ozil gives the ball away on the edge of the Everton area and the Toffees break. Mirallas plays a long high ball over to Valencia on the right edge of the Arsenal area, but the home side have recovered their defensive shape well and force possession back into the Everton half.
8 mins: Arsenal have been relentless so far, and they attack down the left through Ozil and Sanchez. The ball is cleared by Jagielka but it's straight to Monreal. His ball somehow deflects through Davies and Sanchez to fall to Ozil, and he delays his ball across goal so that Welbeck has a tap in at the far post.
Somehow, he misses it (a complete howler) but luckily for Arsenal Hector Bellerin is following up behind him and slots it home. 1-0.
12 mins: It's goals galore in the Premier League this afternoon, with goals at two goals at Chelsea, one at Hull, one at Leicester and crucially one here at the Emirates Stadium. It looks like Arsenal are in the mood to play though, and I'll be very suprised to see this game end with just one goal.
13 mins: Schneiderlin has Everton's first effort on target, but it's a simple save for Cech down to his right, though he does have to gather it at the second time of asking.
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