In quite possibly the deciding game of who will reach the Champions League next season, Everton cruised to a well-deserved 3-0 victory against Arsenal today. With the tension building before the match, the blues managed to kick off the scoring in the 14th minute, as Naismith was in the right place in the penalty area to slot the ball into the back of the net. The confidence went from strength to strength for Everton, after Mirallas played a neat through ball into Lukaku, who charged forward at the defence and hit a powerful shot to make it 2-0. Despite consistent pressure from Arsenal during the second half, the game was all but over after Mirallas surged into the area during the 62nd minute, with Arteta having the final touch and pushing the ball past his own keeper, making the final score 3-0.
Everton maintain their position in fifth just one point behind Arsenal, along with one game in hand still to be played.