Everton: Linesman Took Centre Stage

Everton was robbed. The linesman ruled the goal offside when it was supposed to be a legitimate try.

It's good that Everton has the full bevy of players who are in contention for this game. Pienaar returned to the first XI after being cup-tied in the last game.

Everton looked to be in sixes and sevens and you just somewhat hope that with Arsenal scoring first, the Toffees will start to settle. Arsenal's passing has been slick and Everton looked to have been over-run by their opponent. So it was not unexpected that Arsenal scored first as early as the 6th minute. A lovely cross from the right and a purposeful glancing header saw the ball bulging the net. Everton 0-1 Arsenal.

Arsenal's workrate was just phenomenal!

Everton had a moment of genius. A block by Pienaar, tapped to Jelavic put pressure on the defence before cutting the ball to Felli. Seeing Drenthe running in on the right, Felli squared it and Drenthe went on to score. But the linesmen waved for off-side and the men in black denied the goal! Drenthe was on side!!!

Everton was coing back into the game but the referee and linesmen seemed to want to throttle their come-back.

Moyes must have given the players his version of the hair-dryer treatment as the players looked at least a tad bit more interested in this game. Very quickly, Bainesy puts in a cross and one of the tallest person on the field. Felli headed the ball towards goal. Saved by the goalkeeper.

Everton made two changes - Magaye and Anichebe in for Ossie and Drenthe nd shortlye after, Strac for Cahill.

Chances are fare and few between and Everton did nothing to show that they deserved any points from this match.

Score: Everton 0-1 Arsenal
Scorer: Nil
Assist: Nil
Subs: Magaye, Anichebe, Strac