Arsenal are set to host Everton at the Emirates in what promises to be an intriguing Premier League clash this weekend. The Gunners are looking to bounce back from their draw against Fulham, while Sean Dyche’s Everton come into this match on a high following the unlikely 4-0 thrashing of Wolves. Both sides have significant lineup considerations, with injuries and recent form influencing their potential starting XIs.
Mikel Arteta will be keen to maintain Arsenal's formidable home record, while Everton will aim to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities with their trademark physical approach.
The Toffees have a poor record against Arsenal in recent meetings, but their recent attacking display will give them some confidence heading into this.
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal's defence have been troubled by injuries, and the return of Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber in the midweek Champions League match against Monaco provided some relief. However, the fitness of Gabriel Magalhães, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Riccardo Calafiori remains uncertain.
Given these challenges, Arteta may deploy Partey at right-back once again, with Jakub Kiwior and William Saliba anchoring the central defence.
In midfield, Declan Rice remains a pivotal figure alongside Martin Ødegaard, who will look to dictate the tempo and provide creativity. The front three of Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard will aim to break down a stubborn Everton defence.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup
Raya; Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, Timber; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Here is how the side last lined up
Everton Team News
Sean Dyche’s side has had additional time to prepare due to the Merseyside Derby being cancelled last week, and there is a chance that Michael Keane could return from injury to bolster the defence.
However, James Garner, Chermiti, and Tim Iroegbunam are unlikely to feature. Given the comprehensive victory over Wolves, Dyche is likely to stick with the same lineup.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, despite his goal drought, is expected to lead the line, supported by Abdoulaye Doucouré in a creative role. Ashley Young and Vitalii Mykolenko will need to be disciplined against Arsenal’s wingers, while the central partnership of James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite will look to frustrate the Gunners’ attack.
Everton Predicted Lineup
Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Mangala, Gueye; Ndiaye, Doucoure, McNeil; Calvert-Lewin
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