Arsenal tightened their hold on the Premier League title race with a dramatic 2-0 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, scoring twice late in the game through Viktor Gyökeres and 16-year-old Max Dowman.
The contest remained tense for long periods, with both sides struggling to break the deadlock. Everton looked dangerous early on as Dwight McNeil struck the woodwork, while Riccardo Calafiori produced an important block to keep Arsenal safe. Goalkeeper David Raya also came up with a crucial save to deny Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
A major talking point arrived midway through the opening half when Kai Havertz fell inside the penalty area following a challenge from Michael Keane. Referee Andy Madley allowed play to continue, and VAR upheld the call, concluding there had been only slight contact. However, pundits Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Redknapp argued it should have resulted in a penalty.
Arsenal eventually found the breakthrough late on after attacking substitutions changed the momentum. Piero Hincapié delivered a precise cross in the 89th minute, which Viktor Gyökeres converted to give the hosts the lead.
Moments later, history was made when Max Dowman calmly finished in stoppage time to become the youngest player ever to score in the Premier League.
Everton pushed forward for a late equaliser, even sending goalkeeper Jordan Pickford up for a final corner, but Arsenal stood firm to seal a dramatic and memorable win.
