LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: James Tarkowski of Everton celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on February 04, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Everton 1-0 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners suffer second league defeat
Midfielders
Thomas Partey’s early substitution was a surprise. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Thomas Partey (DM) – 6/10 – Everton’s combative midfield shackled the Ghanaian at times, but his withdrawal before the hour was still a surprise. Perhaps he isn’t quite 100%.
Granit Xhaka (CM) – 5/10 – Xhaka’s decision-making and execution in the final third let him down because he found himself in some excellent positions.
Martin Odegaard (CM) – 5/10 – Tried his utmost to influence proceedings with smart off-the-ball runs, but it just wasn’t Odegaard’s day. Little influence with the ball and spurned a good opportunity in the second half.
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