Sean Dyche said he had “no explanation” for the shambolic second goal that ended Everton’s hopes of clinching a positive result at Arsenal.
The Blues boss was pleased with the opening 40 minutes, during which his side prevented the league leaders from creating a clear-cut opportunity while providing a threat to their hosts. But the game unravelled for Everton just minutes before half-time.
First, Bukayo Saka latched onto a sublime through ball from Oleksandr Zinchenko. The fatal blow then came in the aftermath of the opener when Idrissa Gueye dallied on the ball and Saka stole it from him, playing in Gabriel Martinelli to double the Gunners’ lead.
