When Gunners boss Unai Emery confronted Silva, Ozil – who had been substituted with 16 minutes remaining – hurled his jacket in the general direction of the argument.

However, any ill-feeling appeared to be forgotten at the final whistle as the two managers smiled and chatted after shaking hands.

Asked for clarification on the incident, Silva told Sky Sports: "We had a moment during the game...football is emotional, he wants the best for his team and I want the best for my team also.

"I said the best of luck in the rest of the matches."

Meanwhile, Arsenal's chances of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League were dealt a blow by the 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park.

The Gunners struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout the match, with Ozil substituted as they chased the game, but Emery's side remain fourth and level on 63 points with fifth-placed Chelsea, who play West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Monday night.

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