Demarai Gray's late strike ends Rafael Benitez's side's winless run

Everton 2-1 Arsenal:

Match report and highlights as Everton come from behind to stun Arsenal at Goodison Park; Martin Odegaard gives Gunners lead; Richarlison twice denied by VAR before grabbing equaliser; Demarai Gray's late stunner secures victory, ending Everton's winless run at eight games.

Demarai Gray's late thunderbolt lifted the mood at Everton as Rafael Benitez's side came from behind to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory against Arsenal at Goodison Park on Monday Night Football.

It looked like another night to forget for Everton' when Richarlison was twice denied goals after being ruled offside by VAR, the first coming moments before Martin Odegaard gave the visitors the lead in stoppage time at the end of the first half.

However, the Brazilian wasn't to be denied a third time as he headed home the rebound to bring the scores level after Gray's strike had hit the crossbar.

Arsenal, who will feel aggrieved Ben Godfrey didn't see red after his studs caught Takehiro Tomiyasu in the face in the first half, had a glorious chance of their own to retake the lead in the final 10 minutes when Eddie Nketiah headed against the post from inside the six-yard box, but it the points were Everton's as Gray's powerful effort hit the inside of the post and went in to start the home celebrations.

The victory sees Everton, who saw a small section of their supporters walk out in protest at the running of the club in the 27th minute, move up to 12th, relieving the pressure that was building on Benitez after an eight-game winless run.

Meanwhile, Arsenal, who stay seventh, lose ground in the race for fourth after wins for West Ham, Tottenham and Manchester United at the weekend.

Culled: Sky sports.

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