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Bernd Leno blunder gifts Everton 1-0 win over Arsenal

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Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Everton - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 23, 2021. Arsenal's Bernd Leno scores an own goal and Everton's first goal. [Pool via REUTERS/Michael Regan]

An own goal by Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno gave Everton a 1-0 win in their Premier League clash at The Emirates on Friday, gifting the Toffees three valuable points in their quest for European football next season and damaging their own hopes.

Leno bundled Richarlison's low cross into the net in the 76th minute for the only goal to move eighth-placed Everton to 52 points, one behind Liverpool and three behind fourth-placed Chelsea, while the Gunners stay ninth on 46.

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