Arsenal vs Everton – LIVE!
Arsenal know nothing but a win will do as they host Everton in the Premier League this afternoon. A draw to Fulham last weekend means the Gunners sit six points behind Liverpool having played a game more, and they must now put together a run over Christmas to ensure they at least stay in touch.
Mikel Arteta’s side eased to victory over Monaco in midweek to continue their strong Champions League campaign and the focus now shifts back to domestic matters. Gabriel could return in defence in what would be a major boost, but Riccardo Calafiori is unlikely to make his return from injury.
It is ten days since Everton last played, after the Merseyside derby last week was postponed. Sean Dyche’s side beat Wolves 4-0 in their most recent match in what was one of their best displays of the season, form they will hope to carry into this match. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground!
Arsenal vs Everton latest news
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Kick-off: 3pm GMT | Emirates Stadium
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How to watch: Not on TV in UK
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Arsenal team news
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Everton team news
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Standard Sport prediction
Standard Sport prediction
13:01 , Matt Verri
Arsenal may have laboured at times in open play against Fulham but look strong favourites to get back to winning ways here.
The Gunners can usually be relied upon to deliver on home soil.
Arsenal to win, 3-0.
Everton team news
12:54 , Matt Verri
Everton will be without all of Dele, Youssef Chermiti, James Garner and Timothy Iroegbunam.
However, Michael Keane is in contention to feature against the Gunners.
Sean Dyche said: “Keano has come through his [injury]. To be honest, he was touch-and-go to be involved [against Wolves] but we felt it was probably best he didn’t – but he’s been working hard.”
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Arsenal team news
12:45 , Matt Verri
Gabriel could make his return from injury this afternoon.
The Brazilian has sat out the Gunners’ last three games across all competitions due to a muscular problem, but took part in training at London Colney on Friday.
Riccardo Calafiori, however, is expected to remain sidelined for the clash against Everton at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon due to a groin injury.
“There is a possibility with one of them to be available. He trained today and we will see tomorrow,” said Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, when asked on Friday afternoon for an update on Calafiori and Gabriel.
Asked if that player was Gabriel, Arteta said: “Yup.”
Like Gabriel, Calafiori has missed Arsenal’s last three games in a row and is still not quite ready to return.
Oleksandr Zinchenko is also still out injured for Arsenal, along with fellow full-backs Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu. That means academy graduate Myles Lewis-Skelly may get another start at left-back after starring in midweek.
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
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How to watch Arsenal vs Everton
12:35 , Matt Verri
TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast live in the UK as it takes place during the 3pm TV blackout still imposed across English football.
Free highlights: BBC One’s Match of the Day, however, will show highlights when it airs at 10:30pm GMT on Saturday night.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action right here, featuring expert analysis from Arsenal correspondent Simon Collings at the Emirates.
Good afternoon!
12:29 , Matt Verri
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Arsenal vs Everton!
The Gunners are looking to return to winning ways in the Premier League after last weekend’s draw against Fulham.
As it stands, they are six points behind Liverpool, having played a game more. Need a win here.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 3pm GMT from the Emirates Stadium.
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