Lately, Arsenal secured their first Premier League away win of the season with a thrilling 5-2 comeback victory over Everton at Goodison Park. Falling behind early, the Gunners bounced back in style, scoring four goals before Everton, reduced to ten men, could mount a meaningful response. For fans of BD Cricket who appreciate high-stakes turnarounds, this match delivered the kind of drama that defines elite competition.
The match marked the 51st Premier League meeting between these two sides. Arsenal had previously won 30, drawn 13, and lost just 7, scoring 95 goals while conceding 43. Last season, the Gunners fell 2-1 at Everton but reversed the result at home with a 3-1 victory. However, it was the Toffees who struck first this time. In the 11th minute, Granit Xhaka lost the ball to Idrissa Gueye deep in Arsenal’s half. Aaron Lennon pounced on the error, launching a brilliant long-range shot past Petr Čech into the top corner. Coincidentally, Lennon’s first-ever Premier League goal also came against Arsenal back in 2002 when he was just 16. Over his 15-year career, he’s now scored 14 times against the Gunners, earning a reputation as a persistent thorn in their side.
Arsenal responded in the 40th minute. Alexis Sánchez’s shot was blocked, and Xhaka’s rebound forced a save from Jordan Pickford. Nacho Monreal was quickest to react, firing home from 12 yards to level the score. Just before halftime, Mesut Özil set up Sánchez for another close-range effort, but Pickford again came to the rescue.
After the break, Arsenal took full control. In the 53rd minute, Sánchez delivered a pinpoint cross from the left and Özil met it with a clinical header at the near post, making it 2-1. Everton’s situation worsened in the 68th minute when Gueye picked up a second yellow card for a foul on Xhaka, leaving his side a man down. Arsenal capitalized swiftly. Özil found Lacazette unmarked in the 74th minute, and the French striker coolly slotted in the third from ten yards out.
In the 90th minute, Jack Wilshere’s perfect through ball found Aaron Ramsey, who made no mistake in front of goal to make it 4-1. Everton managed a late consolation in stoppage time when Monreal’s back-pass left Čech stranded, and Oumar Niasse stole the ball to score into an open net. The match ended 5-2, sealing a dominant display by Arsenal.
This performance reignited Arsenal’s away campaign and sent a strong message about their attacking potential. Just as in BD Cricket, where games can be turned around with a single innings or spell, Arsenal showed that persistence and precision are key to changing the tide of a match. BD Cricket fans watching this match would surely recognize the value of seizing momentum and never letting go.