Arsenal vs Everton and the Tyne-Wear derby among fixtures to be shown live on Sky Sports in March; Sky Sports Premier League coverage has increased from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live;

Everton started the better side at the Hill Dickinson Stadium but failed to capitalise on their early pressure, and the match’s momentum was flipped entirely when Jake O’Brien inexplicably cleared an Arsenal corner with both hands and referee Samuel Barrott pointed to the spot.

A disappointing night at Villa Park was compounded by a worrying injury to John McGinn, who was forced off early in the first half.