Beattie strikes for Everton

Bustling James Beattie stunned Arsenal by firing Everton into an early lead at Goodison Park.

The striker took advantage of slack defending by Sol Campbell and Philippe Senderos as Arsenal conceded their first goal in six Premiership games.

Freddie Ljungberg saw an effort turned onto a post by Nigel Martyn, but a typically belligerent display by the Toffees was forcing the Gunners into countless mistakes in an uncomfortable first half for Arsene Wenger’s side.