Arsenal have bounced back from their disappointing midweek defeat against Monaco by beating Everton 2-0 this afternoon and gaining a tight grip on a top-four spot in the Premier League. Goals in either half from Olivier Giroud and substitute Tomas Rosicky sealed the win for a Gunners side still reeling from their disastrous 3-1 reverse at the hands of Monaco on Wednesday night, taking the North London outfit within four points of second-placed Manchester City. A quiet opening period saw the visiting side enjoy the bulk of possession, but there was little goalmouth action until Muhamed Besic fired well over following a strong run by Romelu Lukaku. The Everton striker then stole the ball...
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