London, March 15 -- Viktor Gyokeres scored a late goal as Arsenal scraped past Everton 2-0 with a result that opens a nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League after Manchester City was held to a 1-1 draw away to West Ham.
Mikel Arteta's side struggled with a dogged Everton defense and although Arsenal had over 20 shots in the game, they only managed a handful on target.
Gyokeres finally put Arsenal in front from close range in the 89th minute after a cross from Max Dowman and the teenager gave the result extra sheen when he hit Arsenal's second in the 97th minute.
The goal allowed Dowman to make history as the youngest player to ever score in the Premier League, aged just 16 years and 73 days. That win momentarily put Arsenal 10 ...