Arsenal Miss Out On UCL Spot For A Sixth Successive Season Despite Win Over Everton

Arsenal needed to beat Frank Lampard's side and hope Tottenham lose to already relegated Norwich, but with Spurs winning 5-0 at Carrow Road theirs was a hopeless task.

Mikel Arteta's side took the lead halfway through the first half as Gabriel Martinelli fondled home a penalty after his shot struck Alex Iwobi's arm, with the spot-kick granted after a video assistant referee check.

Eddie Nketiah headed in following a corner to extend the hosts' lead on 31 minutes, before substitute Donny van de Beek, in what is likely to be his last game for Everton, side-footed in.

It verified to be a short redemption as two second-half goals in three minutes ended the game as a contest. Both came from corners as Cedric Soares slotted home, then Gabriel nudged in after Everton had originally cleared.

Martin Odegaard added a late fifth as Arsenal ended in fifth place, two points behind Tottenham. However they missed out on the top four, but their fans were at least able to commemorate a return to the Europa League after missing out this season.

Everton's record-equalling 13th away defeat, meanwhile, meant they finished four points clear of the relegation zone

Source: Tribalfootball