Demarai Gray’s superb injury-time strike earned Everton a first win in nine games to end a bruising week with a stunning comeback against Arsenal despite having two goals disallowed by VAR.
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After being thumped 4-1 by Liverpool and director of football Marcel Brands leaving the club, Rafael Benitez’s team responded with a much-improved display that showed the character and resilience fans were looking for.
Martin Odegaard scored Arsenal’s opener from Kieran Tierney’s cross in first-half stoppage time.
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Richarlison then brought Everton level after getting to a rebound inside the six-yard box and manages to put the ball in the back of the net.
That the winner came after Richarlison had also had two goals ruled out for offside by the video assistant referee before getting the equaliser will only have added to the home fans’ delight.
Victory lifts Everton to 12th in the table, eight points above the relegation zone.
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