Goodison’s Last Roar: Everton Deny Arsenal in a Fitting Farewell

If you’re going to say goodbye to a ground like Goodison Park, do it with grit, passion—and a result that shakes the title race.

On the 120th anniversary of their first clash, Everton and Arsenal met for the final time at this historic venue. And what a farewell it was. The old stadium rocked one last time as Everton dug deep to hold the league chasers to a 1-1 draw, sparking celebrations on the blue half of Merseyside and nervous glances down south in North London.

Arsenal struck first—Trossard burying a clean counter-attack to give the visitors the edge. It looked like they’d take control from there. But Everton had other ideas. The Toffees fought back with everything they had, turning the second half into a battle of belief.

It all flipped just minutes after the restart. A reckless pull inside the box handed Everton a penalty, and up stepped Ndiaye. Calm. Cold. Clinical. One-one, and the home crowd erupted like they’ve done so many times before.

From there, it was a scrap. Arsenal threw bodies forward, chasing the win they so badly needed. But Everton stood tall—blocks, tackles, last-ditch clearances. They weren’t letting their final Goodison memory be a loss.

As the final whistle blew, the place shook. Everton had secured safety, Arsenal dropped vital points, and Liverpool fans somewhere raised a quiet cheer. But most of all, it was Goodison’s day. One last fight. One last roar. One last classic.