Complain all you want about the officiating, but also acknowledge this these things happen. And by these things, I mean offside goals, which Louis Saha's certainly was in putting Everton up 1-0 at The Emirates. Arsenal was shocked that Lee Mason allowed the goal to stand, with replays should light between Saha and the deepest defender, but after a brief consultation with his assistant, Arsenal was verified as being down 1-0, Saha's conversion of a Seamus Coleman cross allowed to stand.
Arsenal Vs. Everton: Offside Goal From Louis Saha Sees Everton Into Half Up 1-0
Now at half, the Gunners have to know Manchester United is ahead at Old Trafford, and early Wayne Rooney goal giving the Red Devils a 1-0 lead over visiting Aston Villa. Per the live table, Arsenal is eight back of United, and should these scores hold, people will start to question Arsenal's chances of catching Manchester United. Unlike Chelsea, Arsenal has already played United once this year, with the leader's April 30 visit to The Emirates marking Arsenal's opportunity to gain points at United's expense.
That prospect - potentially seeing United eight points in the distance, underscores the importance of not getting three points from Everton. One goal plus a United win would only slightly improve Gunner fortunes, putting them seven back. If United is not going to capitulate to Villa, Arsenal needs two goals.
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