Arsenal stretch lead with win over Everton as City held by West Ham

LONDON, March 14 : Arsenal tightened their stranglehold on the Premier League title race on Saturday with a 2‑0 win over Everton as 16‑year‑old Max Dowman became the league's youngest scorer to help the leaders carve out a nine-point cushion.

Arsenal then rested easy as Manchester City faltered again, losing points in a 1-1 draw at West Ham United.

Arsenal have 70 points after 31 games, nine ahead of City who have a game in hand.

Newcastle United added to Chelsea's troubles, with Anthony Gordon striking on a swift first‑half counterattack to secure a 1-0 victory.

Brighton & Hove Albion won at Sunderland for the first time in 45 years, Yankuba Minteh scoring a lucky second-half winner in their 1-0 victory.

DOWMAN MAKES PREMIER LEAGUE HISTORY

At Emirates Stadium, Viktor Gyokeres came off the bench to put Arsenal ahead in the 89th minute after a cross by Dowman before the youngster produced his moment of magic.

With Everton keeper Jordan Pickford up the field for a last-gasp corner for the visitors, the ball broke to Dowman who ran more than half the length of the pitch to slot home. 

"It was a great moment, especially the way the goal built up, we had like 10, 15 seconds to really enjoy actually what was about to happen, and it was magical," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told Sky. "It was a beautiful day.

"We create memories and moments and for many years people who were here tonight will say I was there when that 16 year-old kid scored that goal."

Victory had looked unlikely before Arsenal dug deep to secure another three points in their bid for a first title since 2004 with Dowman becoming the club's youngest ever scorer at 16 years and 73 days.

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