Just when Arsenal's season seemed to be coming together nicely along came Wednesday's Champions League defeat to Monaco. It was an unexpected blip after their strong form domestically, with eight wins in 10 league and cup games, and the players will be desperate to make amends. In contast, Everton continue to prosper in European football but have really struggled in the league this season, sitting just six points above the relegation zone. The Toffees need a win today just as much as The Gunners but who will get it? We'll soon find out.

Premier League / Matchday 27

Emirates Stadium / 01.03.2015

Arsenal

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Everton

O. Giroud(39')
T. Rosický(89')

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ByThe Editorial Team

Updated 01/03/2015 at 16:37 GMT

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F-T! Arsenal 2-0 Everton. It was nervous at times but Arsenal have reacted well to their midweek defeat and move back into third with a hard-fought 2-0 win. It was win built on industry more than beauty, with Francis Coquelin's bloodied face epitomising the team's spirit. David Ospina had to be at his best several times to keep Everton at bay, but in the end the home side deserved all three points.

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Arsenal come close again as Cazorla almost wriggles past four defenders and then Rosicky slams a shot into Tim Howard's palms.

90+1'

Giroud so nearly makes it three as he angles a header towards the far post after Welbeck's cross, only to see it bounce just wide.

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There will be SEVEN minute of added time here.

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GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Everton. Rosicky’s drive from outside the box clips an Everton defender and completely wrong foots Tim Howard. Ozil with the assist.

88'

And Chambers is on to replace Coquelin

87'

Coquelin is in the wars again – this time he misjudges a header after a nudge from Naismith and he looks like he is coming off. Nose in all sorts of bother.

85'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger makes another switch – this time it is Welbeck on for Sanchez.

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Everton follow that up with their final change, bringing on Darron Gibson for Gareth Barry.

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It's a first change for Arsenal with the Tomas Rosicky replacing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

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Ozil has the chance to seal the win as Alexis Sanchez wins the ball back with an excellent tackle and feeds it to Oxlade-Chamberlian who does likewise for his German teammate. The midfielder takes a touch and then goes to poke it into the far corner only for a last-gasp block to come in from Jagielka. Excellent defending.

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Stones lobs a backpass over Jagielka's head which almost gets Sanchez through on goal, only for Jagielka to recover in the last second.

78'

Laurent Koscielny is played into trouble by a weak square pass and makes the most tactical of fouls as Lennon thretens to burst away. A very clear yellow.

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Barkley smashes a shot from 25-yards out out for a throw-in and hangs his head.

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Second change for Everton with Steven Naismith on for Besic.

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Arsenal win a corner after another bright run from Oxlade-Chamberlain which Ozil sends to the nearpost again. It's Gabriel who nmakes contact with it this time but his header loops well over.

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Cazorla tacks back and wins it off Barkley in a big win for little midfielders worldwide.

73'

Gabriel with another excellent tackle, stealing the ball from Barkley before being pinned down by the midfielder which gives Arsenal a freekick.

72'

Ospina to the rescue again as he holds Lennon's low shot from Coleman's cutback. Everton are forcing the Colombian into some big saves now.

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Coquelin is back on his feet and will contnue.

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