Prediction: Arsenal vs Everton – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Bukayo Saka to score anytime

Best Odds: 7/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Turning their attention back to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon, Arsenal will welcome Everton to north London.

Arsenal

Starting with the hosts, while Arsenal might seen their Premier League title dreams take a real blow last weekend as they had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate away at Fulham, Mikel Arteta’s men claimed an immediate response in midweek. Storming their way to a 3-0 romp against French outfit Monaco, the Gunners have really impressed since returning from November’s international break. Desperate to make up some ground on runaway leaders Liverpool, Arsenal have collected 16 points from their previous six appearances across all competitions. Rightfully pencilled in as a landslide contender this weekend, Saturday’s hosts have gained a fearsome reputation for their success on home soil. In fact, the Gunners have not suffered a single defeat in north London since the middle of April.

Arsenal Team News

Dealing with what has become an injury crisis in north London, Arsenal are once again expected to be without defensive stars such as Riccardo Calafiori, Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchanko and Brazilian ace Gabriel. Making an impressive full debut against Monaco in midweek, Myles Lewis-Skelly could keep his spot at left-back.

Bagging a Champions League brace earlier in the week and notching five gaols since returning from November’s international break, England international Bukayo Saka will play a leading role. Notching a third European strike of the season in midweek, Kai Havertz could be handed a full recall.

Everton

As for the visitors, with their Merseyside showdown against Liverpool scrapped last weekend due to the adverse weather conditions across England, Everton should be relishing a return from their extended break. Last seen claiming a much-needed 4-0 romp against fellow strugglers Wolves, Sean Dyche’s men are desperate to drag themselves away from another looming relegation scrap. However, opening December with a 4-0 drumming against Manchester United, the Blues have continued to show some glaring issues away from Goodison Park. In fact, continuing on from last season, the former Burnley boss has seen his squad muster just a single Premier League win on their travels over the past 12 months. Likewise, losing their last three meetings against Arsenal by an aggregate score of 7-1, Dyche’s side face a heavyweight challenge here.

Everton Team News

Once again missing out against Wolves earlier in the month and not making a single appearance since the start of October, one-time Manchester United youngster James Garner remains on the sidelines. However, Dyche’s side have reported a clean bill of health and have not fresh concerns to worry about.

While Dominic Calvert-Lewin might have failed to notch a single Premier League strike since the middle of September, the 27-year-old should keep his spot leading the line. Once again attracting plenty of January interest, Jarrad Branthwaite will partner James Tarkowski at the back.

Arsenal vs Everton Key Factors to Consider

• When Arsenal and Everton last met back on May 19th, the Gunners collected a 2-1 win in north London.
• Arsenal have won each of their last three Premier League meetings against Everton by an aggregate score of 7-1.
• The Gunners have not suffered a single defeat at the Emirates since the middle of April.
• Everton have recorded just a single Premier League victory away from Goodison Park over the past 12 months.
• England international Bukayo Saka has recorded five goals since returning from November’s international break.

Conclusion

Desperate to make up some much-needed ground on runaway leaders Liverpool, Arsenal must avoid what would be a real banana skin in north London. Claiming a routine 3-0 romp against Monaco in midweek, Arteta’s side will be seeking a repeat performance here. Landing a 2-1 win when they last met Everton back in May and holding a rampant record against Saturday’s guests, it is no surprise that Arsenal are pencilled in as a landslide contender here. With Saka really firing on all cylinders this season, the England international will be confident of extending on his recent purple patch.

Verdict: Bukayo Saka to score anytime

Best Odds: 7/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet