Arsenal head to Hill Dickinson Stadium this evening to face Everton in a Premier League clash.
The North London side come into the game refreshed after an unusual full week without competitive action, which should help them maintain high intensity.
Away fixtures against Everton have often proven difficult for Arsenal, with just one win recorded in their last seven visits and four defeats along the way. However, tonight’s match marks their first outing at Everton’s newly built stadium, offering a new challenge and a clean slate.
Everton themselves have made a positive impression this season under the management of David Moyes. The Toffees currently sit only two points behind Crystal Palace in fifth place, underlining the progress they have made so far in the campaign.
Team news
Arsenal will once again be without Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhães, and Kai Havertz, who remain unavailable due to injury. Ben White has also been ruled out after suffering a muscle problem during the recent clash with Wolves.
On a more positive note, William Saliba returned to the starting line-up against Wolves after overcoming a minor fitness concern. Riccardo Calafiori is also back in contention after serving a suspension last weekend following the accumulation of five yellow cards.
Martin Zubimendi has already played a significant amount of football this season, prompting Mikel Arteta to carefully manage his workload. Nevertheless, the midfielder is not expected to have any problems being involved against Everton.
Predicted line-up
David Raya is expected to continue as Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper. Saliba is likely to be paired with Piero Hincapié in central defence, while Jurrien Timber should move back to right-back after being deployed centrally in the previous two league matches. Calafiori is tipped to start at left-back.
Zubimendi may sit at the base of midfield, dictating play, with Declan Rice alongside him. Martin Ødegaard is set to operate further forward as Arsenal’s chief creative influence.
Bukayo Saka should start on the right wing after an impressive showing last time out, with Leandro Trossard likely to feature on the left. As a result, Gabriel Martinelli, Noni Madueke, and Mikel Merino may have to settle for places on the bench.
Viktor Gyökeres is expected to lead the line for the visitors, while Gabriel Jesus could be called upon from the substitutes’ bench if needed.