Eidevall hails Arsenal as two stars bring up Barclays FA Women's Super League half-centuries

Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall was full of praise for his side’s performance as they overcame a stubborn Everton rear-guard performance to win 3-0 away from home and keep the pressure on leaders Chelsea.

The Gunners were frustrated by Everton’s five-player defence for much of the first half until Caitlin Foord broke the deadlock just before the break, and the North London side then went on to seal the three points with goals from Beth Mead and Jordan Nobbs after the interval.

Eidevall spoke of his pride at how his side dealt with such a defensive Everton side in a game they had to win to keep pace with Chelsea, who beat Tottenham 3-1 earlier in the day.

“The performance was very good, especially towards the end of the first half and basically the whole second half,” said Eidevall.

“I think we were a little bit unlucky in the first half with some margins, I believe we had a goal that probably should have been a goal, and that would have been a little bit easier for us.

“We’re really resistant, and we’re fighting through those moments, so I’m proud of the team.”

“We saw that when they were playing Manchester City, so we sort of expected that low block, but we moved the ball very well, especially in the second half, in order to disorganise them and finding the right moments to go forward.”

Arsenal are now just one point behind Chelsea with just three games to play in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League, and Eidevall is enjoying competing for honours.

“When you look at development and progress, this year we’re in the title race to be champions,” added Eidevall.

“Last season, the team was fighting to get third place in the league, so it’s much more fun to be fighting for the title in the last games and if anyone would have told