The humiliation of the thrashing meted out by Arsenal on the first day of the English Premier League is still raw. USA's Most Valuable Player Landon Donovan starts his first game, together with other previously-injured returnees in Ossie, Saha and Neville.
These players made a difference. Saha had a first opportunity at goal in the 8th minute with Pienaar's exquisite through ball, only for Saha to fluff it!
But that did not stop Everton from scoring in the 11th minute. Donovan crossed the ball and Ossie rose like a salmon to head the ball into the net! Isn't he one of the shortest player in the Premier League? Arsenal 0-1 Everton. Donovan assist.
Everton's playing great football with loads of pressure play and track-backs. The boys truly attacked and defended a a unit. Sometimes you have to wonder why Everton had to pay wads of money to bring in a player like Bily who then turn around to bite the hands that feed him when you have Donovan who is so much more talented than the Russian on the right channel.
Arsenal struck back. Arsenal 1-1 Everton. But Everton still continued to peg at Arsenal's goal until the end of the half.
Late in the 2nd half, Timmy placed a pass that sliced the defence. Pienaar picked the ball, had a run at the defence and then, make an exquisite chip to send the ball pass the on-rushing keeper. Arsenal 1-2 Everton. Assist Timmy.
Arsenal then scored a late, late goal togain parity. Arsenal 2-2 Everton.
Score: Arsenal 2-2 Everton
Scorer: Ossie, Pienaar
Assists: Donovan, Timmy
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