Arsenal vs Everton

Kick-off: December 20 2025, 20:00 GMT

Stadium: Hill Dickinson Stadium

Everton (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: J. Pickford
• Defenders: J. O'Brien, J. Tarkowski, M. Keane, V. Mykolenko
• Midfielders: J. Garner, T. Iroegbunam, D. McNeil, C. Alcaraz
• Forwards: J. Grealish, T. Barry

Arsenal (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: David Raya
• Defenders: J. Timber, W. Saliba, P. Hincapié, R. Calafiori
• Midfielders: M. Ødegaard, Martín Zubimendi, D. Rice
• Forwards: B. Saka, V. Gyökeres, L. Trossard

Everton will be without J. Branthwaite, S. Coleman, I. Gueye, and I. Ndiaye due to injuries and international duty. Additionally, K. Dewsbury-Hall and M. Röhl are sidelined with hamstring and groin injuries respectively.

Arsenal faces significant absences with M. Dowman, Gabriel Magalhães, K. Havertz, Cristhian Mosquera, and B. White all missing due to injuries.

This Premier League clash sees Arsenal, currently leading the table, travel to face Everton who find themselves in mid-table. With both teams having different stakes, the match promises to be intense as Arsenal aims to solidify their position.

Everton has had a mixed recent form with two wins from their last four matches, posing challenges at both ends of the field. Their overall season performance shows a tendency to concede, scoring 18 goals while allowing 19.

Arsenal, on the other hand, remains strong with an impressive 11 wins in their 16 matches. They have shown resilience, scoring 30 goals and keeping 8 clean sheets. Despite a recent loss, their attacking prowess continues to make them title favorites.

• April 5 2025: Everton 1 - 1 Arsenal
• December 14 2024: Arsenal 0 - 0 Everton
• May 19 2024: Arsenal 2 - 1 Everton
• September 17 2023: Everton 0 - 1 Arsenal
• March 1 2023: Arsenal 4 - 0 Everton

Kick-off: March 14 2026, 17:30 GMT

Stadium: Emirates Stadium

Arsenal (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: David Raya
• Defenders: J. Timber, W. Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, R. Calafiori
• Midfielders: Martín Zubimendi, D. Rice, B. Saka, E. Eze, N. Madueke
• Forwards: K. Havertz

Everton (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: J. Pickford
• Defenders: J. Garner, J. O'Brien, M. Keane, V. Mykolenko
• Midfielders: T. Iroegbunam, I. Gueye, D. McNeil, K. Dewsbury-Hall
• Forwards: I. Ndiaye, Beto

Arsenal will be without Mikel Merino due to a leg injury, Martin Ødegaard is sidelined with a knee injury, and Leandro Trossard is also unavailable due to injury. These absences could impact Arsenal's attacking fluidity against a resilient Everton side.

Everton faces challenges with the injury list including C. Alcaraz, who is sidelined, as well as Jack Grealish with a foot injury and Seamus Coleman, both of whom will not feature in this crucial match. Their absence may affect the team's defensive structure.

Arsenal leads the Premier League standings with 67 points, fighting for the title, while Everton sits in eighth place with 43 points, needing points to push for a European spot. This match is vital for both sides with contrasting goals for the season.

Arsenal is in strong form, having won their last three matches and drawn one, showcasing a solid offensive and defensive performance with only 22 goals conceded throughout the season. They have an impressive home record, winning 11 out of 14 matches.

Everton, on the other hand, has exhibited inconsistency, winning two of their last four games but losing the other two. They need to find a way to maintain pressure, especially away from home, where they have struggled to find consistency.

• Dec 20 2025: Everton 0 - 1 Arsenal
• Apr 5 2025: Everton 1 - 1 Arsenal
• Dec 14 2024: Arsenal 0 - 0 Everton
• May 19 2024: Arsenal 2 - 1 Everton
• Sep 17 2023: Everton 0 - 1 Arsenal