Arsenal v Everton live: score, updates and line-ups

Full time at the Emirates and it finishes 2-0 to Arsenal, with Konsa's early close-range finish and Gabriel's header from Ben White's corner enough to see the hosts home. Everton rallied in the closing stages - Hackney forced a save from Raya and Barry and Alcaraz both had late efforts - but couldn't find a way back against a side that dominated possession and corners throughout. A tough afternoon in north London ends without reward for the Blues.

Everton have shown a bit more spirit in these closing stages, with Armstrong heading narrowly over from George's assist and Dewsbury-Hall going close with a header from Garner's cross before being replaced by Alcaraz. Arsenal's grip has eased slightly - their possession and attacking numbers have levelled off since the second goal - but with Tarkowski now booked and the Blues still chasing the game at 2-0, there's precious little time left to find a way back.

A second Arsenal corner proves costly as Gabriel rises highest to head home Ben White's delivery, with VAR confirming the goal. Everton now have a real mountain to climb at 2-0 down, and Tyler Dibling has been sent on for Brennan Johnson in search of a response.

Arsenal have continued to dictate after the break, with Pickford again called into action to beat away Ødegaard's effort before Madueke had a shot blocked on the hour. Everton's defending has been resilient enough to keep the deficit at one, but the hosts' corner and possession advantage has grown further and the Blues are still searching for a foothold going forward.

Arsenal have regained the initiative as half-time nears, with Madueke twice going close and Eze forcing a block as the hosts pile forward. The corner count has crept up to 9-3 in Arsenal's favour, with Everton pinned back defending set-pieces from Tarkowski and Mykolenko, though they did earn a corner of their own through Dewsbury-Hall's energy before Raya conceded. Everton still trail 1-0 but will want to see out these final minutes before the break.

Everton have found their feet after that sluggish start - Tyrique George had a shot blocked and Thierno Barry was almost in behind before being flagged offside. Arsenal still edge the shot count and have had the better of the corners, with Ødegaard and Eze both testing the Everton box, but the possession gap has narrowed sharply and the Blues look much more settled at 1-0 down.

Everton go behind early after Konsa bundles home from close range following a flurry of corners, but there's a swift response - Garner forces a good save out of Raya at the other end moments later. Arsenal have been dominant so far, dominating possession and the chances created.