FA Premier League 2024/2025 - Matchday 31
- Sat Apr.05 12:30
Goodison Park, Liverpool
- Attendance: 39316
Referee: England
- Ledger, Howson
- VAR: Attwell
Player of the match: Tarkowski
FA Premier League 2024/2025 - Matchday 31
- Sat Apr.05 12:30
Goodison Park, Liverpool
- Attendance: 39316
Referee: England
- Ledger, Howson
- VAR: Attwell
Player of the match: Tarkowski
Everton - Arsenal FA Premier League 2024/2025 2025-04-05. goals: Trossard, Ndiaye (penalty)
Arsenal was 15 minutes ahead and 0 minutes down on score
Arsenal was 15 minutes ahead and 0 minutes down on score
Match summary
| O'Brien |  | 18 | |||||||||
| 34 |  | Trossard ( Sterling) | 0-1 | ||||||||
| 46 | Saka  Nwaneri | ||||||||||
| 46 | G Mart’li Sterling | ||||||||||
| 48 | | Jorginho | |||||||||
| Ndiaye |  | 49 | 1-1 | ||||||||
| 61 | Timber White | ||||||||||
| Tarkowski | | 63 | |||||||||
| Garner Iroe’am | 65 | ||||||||||
| Broja Beto | 65 | ||||||||||
| 71 | Ødegaard Jorginho | ||||||||||
| 75 | Tierney L-Skelly | ||||||||||
| Alcaraz Patterson | 75 | ||||||||||
| Young Ndiaye | 75 | ||||||||||
| McNeil Harrison | 87 | ||||||||||
| Alcaraz | | 88 | |||||||||
Stats
| 5 | Shots | 14 |
| 2 | Shots on goal | 5 |
| 17 | Fouls | 13 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 29% | % possession | 71% |
| # |  |  | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pickford | |||
| 15 |  O'Brien | 18' | ||
| 6 | Tarkowski | 63' | ||
| 32 | Branthwaite | |||
| 2 |  Patterson | 75' ' | ||
| 27 |  Gueye | |||
| 42 | Iroegbunam | 65' ' | ||
| 11 | Harrison | 87' ' | ||
| 16 |  Doucoure | |||
| 10 | Ndiaye | 75' ' | ||
| 14 |  Beto | 65' ' |
| # | Substitutes | | | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | J irginia | |||
| 5 | Keane | |||
| 18 | Young | 75' | ||
| 23 | Coleman | |||
| 7 | McNeil | 87' | ||
| 24 |  Alcaraz | 75' | 88' | |
| 37 | Garner | 65' | ||
| 17 | Chermiti | |||
| 22 |  Broja | 65' |
Assistant : Baines
Assistant : Irvine
| # | | | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 |  D Raya | |||
| 4 | White | 61' ' | ||
| 2 |  Saliba | |||
| 15 |  Kiwior | |||
| 49 | Lewis-Skelly | 75' ' | ||
| 41 | Rice | |||
| 20 |  Jorginho | 71' ' | 48' | |
| 23 | Merino | |||
| 53 | Nwaneri | 46' ' | ||
| 19 |  Trossard | |||
| 30 | Sterling | 46' ' |
| # | Substitutes | | | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 |  Neto | |||
| 3 | Tierney | 75' | ||
| 12 |  Timber | 61' | ||
| 17 |  Zinchenko | |||
| 5 |  Partey | |||
| 8 |  Ødegaard | 71' | ||
| 44 | Gower | |||
| 7 | Saka | 46' | ||
| 11 | G Martinelli | 46' |
Assistant : Stuivenberg
Assistant : Cuesta
Assistant : Molina, M
Match Preview
Recent match results have seen varied outcomes for Chelsea. A notable 1-0 victory over Chelsea on March 16, 2025, was achieved at home. Earlier fixtures included a 1-1 draw against Manchester United on March 9 and a goalless draw with Nottingham Forest on February 26. These performances reflect the team's ongoing efforts to secure consistent results in the league.
In transfer developments, Chelsea is exploring options to bolster their attacking lineup. With Newcastle's Alexander Isak valued at £150 million, Arsenal is considering Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike as a more affordable alternative, priced around £60 million. Ekitike has impressed this season with 19 goals and eight assists. However, the club faces competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United, who are also interested in the 22-year-old striker. Addressing the need for a new forward is crucial for Arsenal, given recent injury challenges and the ambition to enhance their league standing.
Chelsea is focusing on strengthening other areas to mount a serious title challenge. Identifying a dynamic left winger, a robust central midfielder, and a clinical striker are key priorities. Potential candidates include Bradley Barcola and Nico Williams for the wing, Bruno Guimaraes or Martin Zubimendi for midfield reinforcement, and Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko, or Hugo Ekitike to lead the attack. Investing in these positions is seen as vital to elevate the squad's competitiveness in the Premier League.
In injuries news, Bukayo Saka has returned to training after a severe hamstring injury sustained in December. His recovery is progressing well, and he aims to regain match fitness in upcoming Premier League fixtures against Fulham and Everton. This return is timely as Arsenal prepares for their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. Manager Mikel Arteta has expressed optimism about Saka's rehabilitation and will provide further updates in his pre-Fulham press conference.
The women's team showcased resilience by overturning a two-goal deficit against Real Madrid, securing a 3-0 victory at home and advancing to the Champions League semi-finals. This comeback was fueled by three goals in a thirteen-minute span after halftime, with Alessia Russo netting twice and Mariona Caldentey adding another. Manager Renée Slegers praised the team's execution under pressure and highlighted the energizing support from the 20,000 fans in attendance. The squad now prepares to face Lyon, led by former Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro, in the upcoming semi-final clash.