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Arsenal flounder again as Gray secures come-from-behind win for Everton

Gray grabs a dramatic last-gasp win for Everton, curling a beautiful strike in off the post to lift the Toffees to a crucial victory over Arsenal.[photo courtesy]

Everton eased some of the pressure on manager Rafa Benitez as they ground out a comeback 2-1 home win over Arsenal in the Premier League on Monday (Dec 6) as Demarai Gray struck a stunning stoppage-time winner after setting up the equaliser.

Brazilian forward Richarlison, who had two goals scrapped for marginal offsides after VAR checks, levelled in the 79th minute after Gray hit the crossbar, cancelling out Martin Odegaard's first-half opener for the visitors.

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