Nathan Broadhead's 86th-minute goal put Division 1 leaders Everton six points clear as they beat Arsenal 1-0 at the Merseyrail Community Stadium.
Kieran Dowell played in Broadhead, who beat his marker to fire a low shot into the net.
The result stretched Everton's lead over Manchester City with six matches remaining, while Arsenal are in fifth place.
FT: #EFCU23 1-0 @Arsenal.@BroadheadNathan's strike sees the Blues regain their six-point lead at the top of #PL2. https://t.co/cgOjrwnaLH pic.twitter.com/GBklhlNFNV
— Everton (@Everton) February 6, 2017
Everton’s next match is in the Premier League Cup against Norwich City at Carrow Road on Wednesday 15 February, two days before Arsenal travel to Leicester City in Premier League 2.
See: Arsenal report