Gyokeres penalty gives Gunners lead

Viktor Gyokeres ended a run of four games without a goal as he gave Arsenal the lead from the penalty spot against Everton.

Gyokeres had not found the net since doing so in a 2-0 win over Burnley on November 1.

But he was presented with a golden chance to do so when Everton’s Jake O’Brien inexplicably handled in the penalty area while trying to defend an Arsenal corner.

O’Brien jumped with both hands above his head, leaving referee Sam Barrott with no choice but to point to the spot after being advised by the VAR to consult the pitchside monitor for an on-field review.

And Gyokeres made no mistake from 12 yards, powering emphatically beyond Jordan Pickford despite the Everton and England goalkeeper going the right way.

An Arsenal win would send them back to the top of the Premier League table after they are displaced by Manchester City earlier on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s men beat West Ham 3-0.