Everton vs Arsenal Preview:
Possible starting lineups:
Everton:
Pickford; Coleman, Keane, Mina, Digne; Iwobi, Holgate, Davies, Bernard; Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin
Arsenal:
Leno, Maitland-Niles, David Luiz, Chambers, Kolasinac; Guendouzi, Torreira; Pepe, Ozil, Martinelli; Aubameyang
Everton will host Arsenal at Goodison Park in a very interesting match. Usually, some players are doubtful, but this time the managers are those rated as doubtful. It is not clear who will lead the teams here.
The Toffees are on the 16th place with 18 points, not far away from the relegation zone. The bad results and poor form were the key reasons why Marco Silva was sacked. And it gave results immediately. Everton look re-energized under the interim coach Duncan Ferguson. They managed to beat Chelsea with 3:1 on his debut. Dominic Calvert-Lewin was 'Player of Match' after scored two goals. It was a well deserved victory against Champions League pretenders. In the next game Everton remain unbeaten against Manchester United at Old Trafford, playing an 1:1 draw. Four points from two matches is a very good result, particularly because the opponents were two of 'top-six' clubs. However, Everton suffered elimination from the Carabao Cup, losing to Leicester City on penalties during the midweek. I must admit I was expecting Ferguson to be promoted as permanent manager, though the club officials decided to bring Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian is not expected to lead the team on this match, so it means Ferguson could be in charge for the fourth match in a row. He has some injury issues ahead of this game. Jean-Philippe Gbamin and Andre Gomes are definitely sidelined, as well as Theo Walcott, Cuco Martina and Morgan Schneiderlin. In addition, Fabian Delph, Lucas Digne, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Beni Baningime and Djibril Sidibe are rated as doubtful. Big number of injured players means Ferguson is limited in terms of potential changes. It will be good if Gylfi Sigurdsson and Djibril Sidibe recover from illness in time for this match.
Arsenal have 22 points, 27 adrift of leaders Liverpool. This is the club worst run of results in 27 years. The fans were disappointed, so the owner Stan Kroenke was forced to sack manager Unai Emery. But nothing have changed under Freddie Ljungberg. The Gunners failed to produce better results under his guidance. Arsenal played a 2:2 draw with Norwich City, then lost 2:1 to Brighton at the Emirats and won 3:1 against West Ham. The Gunners also secured progress to the last 32 of the Europa League. Nevertheless, the last weekend's defeat to Manchester City showed the weaknesses. Three first-half goals decided the match and continued the fans frustrations. It became clear Ljungberg can't improve the things. Kroenke started negotiations with the former captain Mikel Arteta and he is close to be appointed as Emery's long-term successor. The Spaniard, who works as Pep Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City, could lead the team on this match. But whoever lead Arsenal here, he will have lot of unavailable players. Central defender Sokratis is banned due to accumulated yellow cards. His absence shouldn't be a big problem as experienced David Luiz will deputize. Kieran Tierney is sidelined after dislocating his shoulder, while Hector Bellerin is out with a tight hamstring injury. Dani Ceballos and Rob Holding remain sidelined, while Granit Xhaka and Sead Kolasinac are rated as doubtful.
Everton vs Arsenal Prediction:
A total of 23 goals were scored on the last six mutual games between these two teams. Both Everton and Arsenal played efficient matches in the last period. There have been Over 2.5 goals scored in Arsenal's last five games in the Premier League, while four of the last Everton matches in all competitions ended that way. Even if Ancelotti and Arteta lead the teams, I expect at least three goals.
Everton vs Arsenal Pick: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.60 with 1xBet
