Arsenal look to continue their push for the Premier League title against Everton at the Emirates Stadium.
Victory would move Arsenal ten points clear of second-placed Manchester City for at least a few hours, whilst Everton can climb to seventh with a win until at least Monday evening.
Team News
Leandro Trossard could return for Arsenal after he missed their 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday due to an ongoing knock.
Martin Odegaard (knee) could also feature if he passes late fitness checks, but Mikel Merino (foot) remain absent.
Everton could welcome Seamus Coleman back after he missed their last two matches due to a knock.
Carlos Alcaraz (knock) and Jack Grealish (foot) are still ruled out.
When is Kick-Off?
Arsenal host Everton at Emirates Stadium on Saturday 14 March at 5:30pm GMT, live on Sky Sports Main Event in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Arsenal are unbeaten in their last six league meetings against Everton (W4, D2).
- Everton are winless in their last four visits to Arsenal (D1, L3).
- Arsenal have kept clean sheets in two of their last three home games against Everton (W2, D1), except for a 2-1 win in May 2024.
- Arsenal won their only previous home match played in the 5:30pm Saturday slot this season (W1), which saw them thrash Leeds 5-0 in the second matchweek of the campaign.
- Everton have won one of their two previous away matches against London-based opposition this season (W1, L1).
Prediction
Coming into this match off a battling 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League’s Round of 16 tie, Arsenal will need to raise their game because they weren’t at their best but I do expect Mikel Arteta to rotate his squad here especially if Trossard is back.
Everton meanwhile have had a week-and-a-half off to prepare for this tricky test but despite firing one blank in their last 11 league games, they’re still not the biggest goalscoring team in the top half currently which will need to be clinical here if they’re to stun Arsenal after a ruthless win over Burnley.
I however do expect Arsenal to produce a response to their frustratingly wasteful display at Bayer Leverkusen and nick the win here.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Everton
Result: Arsenal 2-0 Everton
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