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ARSENAL suffered a shock defeat to Everton in Sean Dyche’s first game in charge of the club.The new man in the dugout guided the Toffees to a huge win in his first match with James Tarkowski rising highest from a corner to head home the decisive goal.
Gabriel Martinelli was subbed off before the hour mark for Leandro TrossardCredit: Reuters
Martin Odegaard had a day to forget in midfieldCredit: AFP
The Gunners could now see their five point lead at the top of the Premier League table cut by Manchester City if they can pick up something against Tottenham tomorrow.
It was a day to forget for normal heroes Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard, who were both subbed off as the team chased a goal.
Jorginho made his debut, replacing Martinelli after just 59 minutes, but his Arsenal career started horribly as his new side conceded a minute after he entered the field.
Bukayo Saka was one of few Arsenal players who can leave Goodison Park with their head held high.
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Here’s how SunSport’s Mark Irwin rated the Gunners’ players performances at Goodison Park.
Aaron Ramsdale – 6
Brave early block from Calvert-Lewin showed that Arsenal were ready for the physical challenge.
Calm assurance was crucial when Everton tried to turn the screw but never looked comfortable on corners and that proved his undoing.
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Ben White – 5
Sloppy first-half pass almost led to an Everton goal and struggled to keep on top of the lively McNeil which meant he wasn’t able to get forward very much.
William Saliba – 6
Crucial back post blocks to deny Onana and then Tarkowski, this was probably the sternest physical test of the young Frenchman’s career.
Gabriel Magalhaes – 7
Relished his aerial battle with Calvert-Lewin and Onana but was fortunate that his slip did not lead to a goal when Doucoure was left with a free header which he sent wide.
Oleksandr Zinchenko – 6
He might have started the game at left-back but spent most of the game in central midfield and was always looking to play those slide rule passes between the lines.
Thomas Partey – 6
The glue that holds everything together for Arsenal, he shrugged off a rib injury to provide the link between defence and attack again.
But clearly wasn’t 100 per cent and had to come off as Arteta looked for more control in midfield.
Granit Xhaka – 6
Now that Arsenal dominate possession so much, Xhaka is free to show more of his creative side instead of having to make those risky challenges on the edge of his own area. 
But won’t be happy that so much of this game passed him by.
Martin Odegaard – 5
Not one of his best games as he struggled to shake off Everton’s close marking.
Squandered a decent chance when he blazed over and wasn’t strong enough to hold off Tarkowski when the Everton centre-half headed his team ahead.
Bukayo Saka – 7
Buffeted from pillar to post again but kept coming back for more and was unfortunate not to break the deadlock when his volley was cleared off the line by Coady.
Eddie Nketiah – 5
No one can question his work-rate or commitment, but when Arsenal were crying out for a cool finish he slashed his only shot of the game into the crowd.
Gabriel Martinelli – 5
Constantly boxed in by Everton doubling up on him and is starting to look as though he could be running out of steam. No surprise when he was replaced by Trossard on the hour.
Substitutes:
Leandro Trossard (for Martinelli 59 minutes) -5
Had a couple of late chances to rescue a point but couldn’t find a killer finish and a couple of poor corners didn’t help his team-mates.
Jorginho (for Partey 59 minutes) – 5
On for his Arsenal debut, he was supposed to give his new team more control but within a minute of his introduction they were a goal down.
Fabio Vieira (for Odegaard 77 minutes) – 5
Rare run-out for the lightweight Portuguese but the game had already got away from Arsenal by then.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu (for White 85 minutes) – 5
Not enough time to make a real impact.
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MIKEL ARTETA has urged Bukayo Saka and William Saliba to follow Gabriel Martinelli by pledging their long-term futures to Arsenal.But he admits there is still plenty of work to be done to tie down the young superstars after months of negotiations.
Mikel Arteta wants Bukayo Saka to sign a new deal at ArsenalCredit: AP
William Saliba sees his contract expire in the summer of 2024Credit: Getty
Brazilian international Martinelli has ended the speculation surrounding his own future after signing a new £180,000-a-week contract to 2027 with the option of a further year.
But fellow 21-years-olds Saka and Saliba are yet to put pen to paper despite the club’s best efforts to strike a deal.
Arteta admitted: “The plan is to extend the contracts of our biggest talents and commit them for the future and that’s what we are trying to do.
“We have started with Gabi, which is good news, and the others will be done whenever we can.
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“But we all have to agree because we have to meet everybody’s expectations and timing is key on that.”
Both Saka and Saliba are under contract until 2024 and Arteta insisted: “I see everybody really happy and willing to continue with Arsenal.
“We want to build with all the talent and youth we have in the squad so it’s great news that Gabi has signed because he’s a player with enormous potential.
“He’s still very young so we know there is still much more to come from him and we all look forward to seeing him perform for Arsenal in the years to come.
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“Our supporters see his quality and energy every time he puts the shirt on and he’s the same every day in training with his hard work and values.”
Martinelli, who cost the Gunners just £6million when Unai Emery signed him from Ituana in 2019, said: “I love everything about Arsenal. I love the city, my team-mates, the fans and the club.
“I am so proud to wear this shirt and now we need to win trophies.”
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MIKEL ARTETA has broken his silence over Moises Caicedo’s failed transfer from Brighton to Arsenal. The Premier League leaders tirelessly chased the Ecuadorian throughout the winter window and had a bid of up to £70million rejected.
Moises Caicedo stayed at Brighton after transfer interest from ArsenalCredit: Instagram @officialbhafc
Mikel Arteta broke his silence over Moises Caicedo’s failed transferCredit: Getty
Following the injury of Mohamed Elneny, 30, Arsenal were forced into signing an extra midfielder.
And after Brighton held firm on keeping Caicedo, Arteta turned to Jorginho in a shock £12m move from Chelsea.
He said: “We knew that in this market you have to adapt and be flexible and ready for inconvenience.
“We had a big one with Mo and we needed a player in that position. (Jorginho’s) a great character who’ll bring leadership and quality in that position.”
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Elneny is expected to face the rest of the season on the sidelines while Thomas Partey, 29, is a doubt going into the game with Everton tomorrow.
Asked if Partey will play, Arteta responded: “Let’s see. That one is still a doubt.
“Let’s see how he comes in and if he’s able to train or not. He’s not ruled out and it’s not significant but hopefully, he’ll be fine.”
Jorginho, 31, was a surprise signing for Arsenal, ending the Italian’s four-and-a-half years in West London.
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He said: “He was a big influence because I know that he tried a few times to get me before and it didn’t happen due to other reasons, not because of my wishes.
“So of course, he had a big influence. I’m very excited for this new challenge, and I just can’t wait to be on the pitch to be honest!

“Everything has happened so fast. I was a bit surprised, but I took the opportunity of this amazing challenge.
“It’s an important shirt. It’s an amazing club, a big one, and I’m really excited and happy to be here.”
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MYKHAILO MUDRYK should have joined Arsenal and not Chelsea as the Gunners’ style of play would have suited him more, according to his ex-coach. Andres Carrasco oversaw the winger’s development when he was just an unknown teenager in Shakhtar Donetsk.
Youth coach Carrasco was in charge of Shakhtar’s U19 team between 2018 and 2019
Mudryk excited Blues fans with an impressive debut against LiverpoolCredit: Reuters
Only a few years later, Mudryk would become one of the world’s most coveted players before Chelsea swooped to sign the star for £88m.
They beat rivals Arsenal in the fight for his signature but Carrasco has admitted doubts over the outcome of the transfer saga.
While he thinks the result-driven culture at Chelsea could be beneficial for the 22-year-old, he also believes Mikel Arteta’s style of football would be better for Mudryk’s talents.
Carrasco told Ukrainian website Tribuna: “This is a club [Chelsea] that has been changing recently. But it is good for Mudryk to be in a club that always expects maximum results. 
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“Now he needs to go through a period of adaptation. And only time will tell if it was the right decision for him or not.
“Today, Arsenal, with its style of play, could be more suitable for Mudryk, who successfully uses dribbling and plays one-on-one. It would be better for him, in my opinion.”
Arsenal had been tracking Mudryk for months before big-spending Chelsea hijacked the deal.
The Gunners instead turned to Leandro Trossard to beef up their attack as they look to keep Manchester City at bay in the Premier League title race.
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Meanwhile Mudryk will instead have to look forward to dragging Chelsea up the table after joining a Blues side sat in 10th.
His debut came at Anfield last month where he impressed fans with a sizzling second-half appearance.
Graham Potter has been in charge for fewer than five months but has experienced plenty already while in the Stamford Bridge hot seat.
His reign began with a nine-game unbeaten run but then form dramatically collapsed following a calamitous return to former club Brighton.
Results continued to slide after the World Cup break but the record-breaking spending spree by Todd Boehly and the ownership has taken attention off the pitch.
World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez and exciting winger Noni Madueke were among the names eight names recruited in January.
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