At home in north London, a celebrated former Everton midfielder must have been tempted to raise a toast to his old club. Mikel Arteta will know it would have tasted sweeter but for Jérémy Doku’s superb 97th-minute equaliser for Manchester City. He will also know the pendulum has swung Arsenal’s way in the race for the Premier League title.
The last kick of a crazy second half salvaged what could prove a precious point for Pep Guardiola’s challengers, but they veered off course against Everton and also in the context of a title race with little margin for error. City were in command and in the lead after a dominant first half. By the 81st minute they trailed 3-1, the Everton substitute Thierno Barry scoring twice, either side of a Jake O’Brien header.
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