Not Gunner be enough

THIS was the final dress rehearsal for facing the kings of Europe but Arsenal fluffed their lines against Everton.

- By Chris McKenna

If they are to stand any chance of turning this season into a success and going all the way in the Champions League, then they will have to be much better than they were here.

Much, much better.

They waved the white flag in the Premier League title race and now they take on Los Blancos. Real Madrid in the quarter-finals on Tuesday is next but their warm up at Goodison Park didn't go to plan.

There were changes with Martin Odegaard and Thomas Partey on the bench.

While William Saliba and Jakub Kiwior partnered up at centre-back following Gabriel's hamstring injury to build their relationship.

Bukayo Saka got some valuable minutes when he came on at the break, but they can't argue with leaving Goodison Park for the final time with just a point.

This was Everton, next up is the European champions. Without disrespecting David Moyes' much-improved Blues, the challenge on Tuesday is far greater.