Team analysis: Arsenal
Arsenal come into this match on the back of a convincing win against Monaco in the Champions League, where Bukayo Saka dominated with two goals and an assist for Kai Havertz. The Gunners have shown offensive prowess, but have also missed numerous chances, which points to some efficiency issues that coach Mikel Arteta must address.
At home, Arsenal seems almost impenetrable – in the last three matches at the Emirates, they not only scored more than one goal per game, but also kept a clean sheet. Their current Premier League home win rate of 81% is their highest since the 2007 season.
However, a draw against Fulham (1:1) in the last round of the Premier League was a painful blow to their championship ambitions. They are currently in third place, six points behind leaders Liverpool, but with a game in hand. Although the title race is far from over, Arsenal must not allow any further slip-ups, especially against bottom-of-the-table teams like Everton.
On the defensive front, Arsenal are dealing with injuries to key players like Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Magalies and Takehiro Tomiyasu. Although Thomas Partey and Jirien Timber were available for the Monaco match, their fitness remains questionable. This could open up space for new combinations in the back line, where young Miles Lewis-Skelley has already made a solid impression.
Team analysis: Everton
Everton arrive at the Emirates with more rest than Arsenal, as their cross-town rivalry with Liverpool was postponed due to Storm Darrah. This gave Sean Dyche extra time to prepare and regenerate the team, which overcame Wolves 4-0 in the last match.
In that game, Ashley Young excelled with a fantastic free kick and defender Greg Dawson, who clumsily sent the ball into his own net twice. However, despite this triumph, Everton’s season has been full of swings – before the win over Wolves, they had not scored in four consecutive matches, and in total they recorded just one away win in 2024.
In the Premier League table, Everton are currently in 15th place, five points above the relegation zone. Striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window, has not scored in his last 10 Premier League games. However, he will probably lead the guests’ attack, while reserve striker Beto will wait for an opportunity from the bench.
Everton’s defense has stabilized recently, but the question remains whether they can withstand Arsenal’s constant offensive attacks, especially away from home where they traditionally have poor results.
Betting suggestion: 1 & 3+
Arsenal is dominant at home and shows exceptional offensive power, while Everton, although boosted by a win against Wolves, lacks stability away from home. Considering Arsenal’s current form and their defensive injuries, a dynamic match with several goals is expected.
Quota 1.85
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