In Episode 99 of Stateside Gooners Matt and Eric recap the 'Boring Arsenal' game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium (*Hill Dick) where a pen by Viktor Gyökeres was the difference maker.

Everton without their two top scorers were toothless and Jack Grealish wasn't nearly enough without Ndiaye and Dewsbury-Hall to support him. Arsenal hit the woodwork twice, but didn't really threaten either. With 3 shots on goal total this game was kinda sleepy.

Crystal Palace up next tomorrow, Tuesday 12/23/25, in the "Soda Cup" (ahem, Carabao Cup). Glasner has one foot out the door. So does Marc Guehi. I wonder if the constant exodus of their best players frustrates the players as much as the manager. How can it not? Does this cup competition matter? I don't know why not. We should be going for all trophies available. For this game, I hope to see Nichols and Salmon get significant minutes. I'd love Jesus to start and if there are minutes to give Harrimon-Annous, he's always a fun player to watch, too.

Check out Matt's Top Ten List for the Everton game here.

Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.