Arsenal miss out on top four despite Everton win

Arsenal celebrate win over Everton but misses top four on the final day

Arsenal recorded a comfortable 5-1 win against Everton, but had to settle for fifth on the final day.

Gabriel Martinelli's penalty broke the deadlock on 27 minutes after a handball by Alex Iwobi.

Martinelli turned provider four minutes later, as he flicked on a corner for Eddie Nketiah to bundle in. Donny van de Beek pulled one back for Everton in first-half stoppage time, tapping in a Dominic Calvert-Lewin cross.

Two goals in quick succession from Cedric Soares and Gabriel put Arsenal firmly in control after the break, before Martin Odegaard added a late fifth. Arsenal finish a place below Tottenham Hotspur on 69 points, two fewer than their north London rivals. Everton, who guaranteed their Premier League safety in midweek, finish 16th with 39 points.

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