Title Hopes Waver Again as Arsenal Held to 1-1 Draw at Everton

Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes took another hit as the Gunners were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park against a resilient Everton side in Saturday’s early kick-off.

Despite a promising start and a classy first-half goal from Leandro Trossard, who finished off a sharp pass from Raheem Sterling, Mikel Arteta’s men failed to hold on to their lead — a familiar theme in recent weeks.

The turning point came early in the second half when Myles Lewis-Skelly was penalized for a foul on Jack Harrison inside the box. Iliman Ndiaye calmly converted the resulting penalty, sending David Raya the wrong way and bringing the Toffees level.

💭 Opinion: Are the Gunners Running Out of Steam?

With only seven games remaining, Arsenal now sit on 62 points, a full 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, who are yet to play Fulham on Sunday. The margin is increasingly uncomfortable for a side that, just weeks ago, looked poised to genuinely challenge for the crown.

This draw, while not disastrous on its own, paints a troubling picture of inconsistency at a critical point in the season. Arsenal have shown flashes of brilliance, but their inability to maintain control in high-pressure matches is becoming a recurring issue — one that could ultimately cost them the title.

Arteta’s team boasts flair and firepower, but title-winning campaigns are built on grinding out wins, especially on tricky away days like this one. A failure to do that — again — raises the question: Do Arsenal truly have the mentality for the marathon?

🔥 Final Whistle:

This draw may seem like just two points dropped, but in the razor-thin margins of a Premier League title race, it could be everything. Arsenal must regroup, refocus, and rekindle their fire — or risk watching Liverpool run away with the crown yet again.