Everton have missed the chance to move out of the Premier League relegation after they were trounced 4-0 by league leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Sean Dyche took his team to North London having beaten Mikel Arteta's side 1-0 at Goodison Park less than a month ago, but the Gunners have exacted their revenge with interest in the reverse fixture on Wednesday evening.
Having held the hosts at bay for 40 minutes, Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal the lead before a ponderous error by Idrissa Gueye allowed Gabriel Martinelli to double their advantage on the stroke of half-time.
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And the misery of the Blues' trip to the capital was complete when Martin Odegaard and another strike from Martinelli completed a 4-0 route after the break.
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Everton are back in action on Sunday, March 5, when they take on fellow relegation rivals Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, in what surely must be considered a true six-pointer.
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