Arsenal vs Everton: Five reasons why it was the most exciting game of the season so far

5) Arsenal subs bring in the X-Factor

With Ramsey and Wilshere having average games, Arsene Wenger needed to bring on suitable replacements to add an extra dimension to Arsenals’ transitional play. He chose to play without natural wide men, an out and out central midfielder and a natural dribbler who could torment the opposition.

His substitutes brought in exactly what was required. In Theo Walcott, he introduced blistering pace and a natural wide man to provide width. In Tomas Rosicky, he introduced creative guile and a dribbler who could weave through the opposition rather than play in front of them. In Flamini, he brought on a natural hard man who could win tackles and go box-to-box.

Both Rosicky and Walcott were involved in the build up to Ozil’s goal and Flamini coming to close scoring as well with a half volley just skimming past the post also bringing in stability at the back as Everton pushed on for the winner.

Arsene, you did it again.