Match Reaction vs Everton

[Marc Overmars]

Always disappointing to concede so soon after scoring but in fairness I thought Everton were worth the point, although we did look more lively in the final third than they did. They're probably the best side we've played this season, that wasn't easy for us at all and on the face of it it's probably a decent point at the end of the day.

Shame we couldn't capitalise fully on Chelsea's defeat but we're still a point better off which is better than we were at the start of the weekend.

Bring on City.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Yeah we had a lead of four points going in to the weekend, now we have one of five so that's ok.

[Ollie the Optimist]

that game was incredible to watch, was a fantastic game. we started slowly but got going towards the end. Ozil, Kos, BFG were outstanding. Theo and Rosicky were brilliant when they came on. credit to AW for going bold with the triple sub.

everton are the best team we have faced all season, they've only lost to man city and barely conceded any goals, this was always going to be a hard game and a draw is the fair result. five points clear going into city. id have taken that before kick off

[IBK]

Always disappointing to concede so soon after scoring but in fairness I thought Everton were worth the point, although we did look more lively in the final third than they did. They're probably the best side we've played this season, that wasn't easy for us at all and on the face of it it's probably a decent point at the end of the day.

Shame we couldn't capitalise fully on Chelsea's defeat but we're still a point better off which is better than we were at the start of the weekend.

Bring on City.

Can't add much more apart from to say that Everton were very good and in past seasons we may well have lost this one. Feels like an honourable draw, for me.

[LDG]

I thought We gave Everton to much space between the lines in the first half, which we rectified in the second half.

We were a little off the pace today, and I though Cazorla and Ramsey weren't firing like they can.

They made it tough, but if we're going to challenge for the league, those are the matches you don't lose.

Shame we couldn't hold onto the win, but fair result, a good point, and five clear.

EDIT: should just say Kos was brilliant today.

[Özil's Panoramic View]

Disappointing, still yet, a decent result. Had the better chances and should have won quite easily.

On to the next.

[Master Splinter]

Not too disappointing, as Everton played well and we took a while to get going on.

We did have more than enough chances to win it though. A bit more intensity from the beginning and a little more care in the final third was needed.

Five points clear is still decent and hopefully we can wipe out today's missed opportunity by getting great results in the next three games.

Arteta aside, none of the midfield or forwards performed to a high level. Ozil seemed more assertive today though. Defence was excellent again, especially Koscielny. Rosicky and Theo were good when they came on.

Anyway, looking forward to the next few games. Come on Arsenal.

[Niall_Quinn]

Net results, 2 points dropped at home after an extremely careless performance, plus the failure to capitalise on a great chance served up on a plate to consolidate the lead. At the very top level it's a poor result and a setback. Matched against previous years, it's an improvement. Depends what we want this season, expectations are increased now.

[McNamara That Ghost...]

Whatever results keep us top tbf.

[Newguy]

Felt Gibbs and Arteta were naive defensively at times. Arteta almost cost us at the death. We should have seen out that game, it would have given us a healthy gap going into two really tough games but on the bright side.... We're still better off than we were last week. Man City next and that will be the acid test for these guys. City are lethal at home so if we can get a result I think this team will feel they're unstoppable in the league.

Kos N BFG were solid. Best defensive partnership in the premiership.

Jenkinson was solid after he got over his nerves.

Gibbs just doesn't do it for me now that we have a serious title challenge on our hands. Defensively naive and ball watches a lot.

Everyone else were ok, Ramsey was a bit below par but his run is bound to wind down at some point.

One good thing is that Ozil is looking like he's getting settled with the pace and is now finding the net a bit more.

Still need a striker