Everton welcome the league leaders to the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday night, knowing they face an uphill battle.
Currently, David Moyes’ side look to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea. However, a growing list of absentees makes their task harder. Despite the challenges, the Toffees have historically frustrated Arsenal on Merseyside.
Remarkably, they lost just one of their last seven home meetings against the Gunners. Therefore, Moyes hopes the atmosphere at their new stadium inspires a performance that defies their poor record against top-four sides this season.
Everton team news
Unfortunately, David Moyes faces forced midfield changes. Specifically, a hamstring injury rules out Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, while Idrissa Gueye departed for the Africa Cup of Nations. Consequently, James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam expect to anchor the midfield. On the wings, medical staff passed Jack Grealish fit, so he looks set to start on the left.
Up front, Thierno Barry will likely lead the line in the absence of Iliman Ndiaye, who also serves on AFCON duty. Defensively, the back four remains unchanged since Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman remain injured. Finally, Michael Keane will partner James Tarkowski and Jake O’Brien in a likely back-five or back-four hybrid system.
Everton predicted Lineup
Everton predicted XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Garner, Iroegbunam; Dibling, Alcaraz, Grealish; Barry
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, 20 December 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Everton vs Arsenal?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage starts at 19:00 GMT.
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