Arsenal returned to the Premier League summit with a 1-0 away win over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The decisive moment came in the 26th minute when Viktor Gyokeres converted a penalty after a VAR review confirmed Everton’s Jake O’Brien had handled the ball. The goal ensured Mikel Arteta’s side would spend Christmas Day at the top of the table.
The visitors dominated possession and struck the woodwork twice after the break through Leandro Trossard and Martin Zubimendi. Everton threatened occasionally, but Arsenal’s defense, led by William Saliba, held firm to protect the slender lead and secure all three points.
Manager Mikel Arteta’s sixth anniversary in charge was marked with a celebration, as the team navigated six minutes of stoppage time without incident. The result moves Arsenal back above Manchester City, who had briefly overtaken them earlier in the day.