Arsenal are preparing for a Premier League trip to Hill Dickinson Stadium, where they will face Everton this evening.
The Gunners come into the contest well-rested after enjoying an uncommon full week without a match, which should leave them in good physical condition.
Historically, Arsenal have found away trips to Everton difficult, managing just one victory in their last seven visits while suffering four defeats. That said, this will be their first-ever appearance at the Toffees’ newly opened stadium, offering a fresh setting for the encounter.
Everton, meanwhile, have shown encouraging signs this season under the stewardship of David Moyes. The Merseyside outfit currently sit just two points adrift of fifth-placed Crystal Palace, reflecting a strong start to their campaign.
Team news
Arsenal will still be without Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhães, and Kai Havertz, all of whom continue to recover from injuries. Ben White has also been ruled out after picking up a muscular problem in the win over Wolves.
There is better news elsewhere, as William Saliba returned against Wolves following a minor issue. Riccardo Calafiori, who missed last weekend’s match due to suspension after accumulating five yellow cards, is available again and could return straight into the starting XI.
Although Martin Zubimendi has logged heavy minutes so far this season, Mikel Arteta is simply managing his workload, and the midfielder is expected to be fit and available for selection against Everton.
Predicted line-up
David Raya is likely to retain his place between the posts. Saliba could partner Piero Hincapié at centre-back, while Jurrien Timber is expected to shift back to right-back after featuring centrally in Arsenal’s previous two league matches. Calafiori should slot in at left-back.
In midfield, Zubimendi may operate as the deep-lying orchestrator, with Declan Rice alongside him. Martin Ødegaard is tipped to take up his usual advanced creative role.
Bukayo Saka is set to start on the right wing after an eye-catching display last weekend, with Leandro Trossard likely to occupy the left. This would leave Gabriel Martinelli, Noni Madueke, and Mikel Merino among the substitutes.
Up front, Viktor Gyökeres is expected to spearhead the attack, while Gabriel Jesus could be introduced from the bench if required.
Expected Arsenal line-up vs Everton
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapié, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Trossard, Gyokeres, Saka