http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019 and Arsenal played out an absorbing 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Wednesday night. There was plenty of action for the fans to cheer about, with both sides giving it their all in the closing stages in order to claim the decider.
The hosts looked particularly impressive for large swathes of the match, but nevertheless, failed yet again to secure all three points.
Here, in this article, we will take a look at how the Toffees players fared in the fixture, marking their performance on a scale from 1 to 10.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Tim-Howard-c35095 – 6.5
Couldn’t do much about the Theo Walcott’s deflected shot in the opening minute, which resulted in the Gunners goal. Was largely untroubled and had a relatively quiet game.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Tony-Hibbert-c35447 – 7
Was remarkable in the defence throughout but was guilty of leaving Walcott unmarked in the opening minute. Otherwise, the veteran defender constantly closed out the spaces on the right side and proved to be insurmountable wall for the visitors.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leighton-Baines-c21987 – 8
The English International was ruthless at times while going forward, forming a potent combination with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Pienaar-c34208 in the attack front. Besides, he also carried out his defensive duties to perfection.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Jagielka-c29902 – 7.5
Another solid performance by the centre back. Was particularly impressive in aerial battles and made sure no free space was afforded to the Gunners hotshot striker, Olivier Giroud.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sylvain-Distin-c34430 – 7
The Frenchman came up with a spirited show, always keeping the Arsenal attackers under check. Also involved himself in the offence and came close to grabbing a goal himself, but saw his goal-bound header get saved by Szczesny.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Darron-Gibson-c10368 – 6.5
Showed no signs of uneasiness despite recently making a return from a prolonged injury. Moulded the proceedings at the heart of the field and will be pleased with his performance.
Steven Pienaar – 9
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/South-Africa-c757 skipper could not have put up a better performance. Proved to be a constant nuisance for the Gunners backline. Showed a lot of innovation and dexterity while going forward and kept the oppositions’ defence at their toes all the time.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leon-Osman-c22041 – 7
Made sure his side dominated the midfield battle. Linked up nicely with the attackers and always looked comfortable in possession.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marouane-Fellaini-c24295 – 8.5
After having missed out the previous game due to suspension, the prolific schemer continued from where he left off on Wednesday. Slotted in a spectacular goal from almost 25 yards out with his weaker foot and made the most of his burly stature all the times
to intimidate the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 players. Was virtually unstoppable at times.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Naismith-c34205 – 5.5
The Scottish footballer couldn’t carry his recent sublime form into the fixture. Had little or no influence in the frontline and squandered multiple opportunities.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nikica-Jelavic-c27906 – 7
The striker went into the game knowing that he has been short of goals this season. Although he gave it his all, he was often caught in an offside position and lacked the sting in his game which had made him one of the most feared attackers in the competition
last season.
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