08:39 / 21.12.2025

Gyökeres Penalty Restores Arsenal's Lead as Title Race Intensifies (Video)

Gyokeres' penalty returns Arsenal to the top, intrigue intensifies (video)

An exciting clash took place at Goodison Park in Liverpool during Matchweek 17 of the English Premier League. In this encounter, Arsenal defeated Everton 1-0 away from home, reclaiming the top spot in the league table.

The match was decided by a single goal. In the 27th minute, Viktor Gyokeres converted from the penalty spot, earning the Gunners a valuable three points. With this victory, the Londoners increased their points tally to 39, overtaking one of their main rivals, Manchester City.

Throughout the game, Everton created their share of opportunities, but the home side was unable to capitalize. Arsenal, on the other hand, relied on solid defense and the confident performance of their goalkeeper to preserve their lead.

Everton — Arsenal 0:1

Goal: Gyokeres (27, penalty).

Everton — Pickford, Alcaraz (Rol, 75), Barry (Bet-u, 66), Arogbunam, Garner, Grealish, Keane, McNeil (Dibling, 75), Mykolenko, O’Brien, Tarkowski.

Arsenal — Raya, Saliba, Timber, Calafiori, Hincapié, Rice, Zubimendi, Ødegaard (Merino, 88), Saka, Trossard (Martinelli, 80), Gyokeres (Jesus, 65).

Bookings: Mykolenko (26), Tarkowski (39), Gyokeres (56), Martinelli (89).

As a result, following Matchweek 17, the battle for the top of the championship has intensified. Arsenal reclaimed first place, but they still feel the pressure from their competitors — the season’s intrigue is only just beginning to peak.

In another Matchweek 17 game, a surprising result was recorded. Crystal Palace suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat against Leeds United away from home. This result has further heated up the competition in the middle of the league table.

Leeds United — Crystal Palace 4:1

Goals: Calvert-Lewin (38, 45+4), Ampadu (60), Struijk (90+11) — Devenny (90+2, penalty).

Leeds United — Perry, Rodon, Bijol, Struijk, Bogle (Justin, 80), Aaronson (Tanaka, 77), Ampadu (Gruev, 87), Struijk, Gudmundsson, Okafor (Gnonto, 77), Calvert-Lewin (Pir-u, 87).

Crystal Palace — Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Clyne (Sosa, 65), Wharton, Hughes (Lerma, 46), Mitchell, Nketiah (Devenny, 77), Pino (Thomas, 86), Mateta (Uche, 77).

Bookings: Lacroix (42), Guehi (45+2), Wharton (90+7).