The injuries are piling up for league leaders Arsenal as they head to the Hill Dickinson Stadium tonight to play Everton.
Did Moyes is also managing a depleted squad after AFCON departures and a growing injury list, though Everton remain ninth and had won four of their previous five games before losing at Chelsea.
Arsenal arrive top of the table after a scrappy 2-1 win over Wolves that exposed some recent defensive cracks, yet Mikel Arteta’s side still hold a narrow lead in the title race.
Everton he proven difficult opponents for the Gunners at home in recent seasons, setting up a difficult test for Arteta's side. Here’s a full betting preview from The Sporting News, as well as how to claim 50/1 for 1+ goal in Liverpool's trip to Spurs.
Everton vs. Arsenal Preview: Who will win today?Everton vs. Arsenal promises to be a tight contest, but Arsenal head into the game with the stronger overall balance and greater quality in key areas. Everton should stay organised and make life difficult at Goodison Park, yet their limited attacking options could restrict their threat over 90 minutes.
Arsenal’s midfield control and wide players give them the edge, making the Gunners slight fourites to grind out a narrow away win.
Prediction: Everton 1-2 Arsenal (17/2 Bet365)
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Head-to-Head Record: Everton vs. ArsenalArsenal hold a clear historical edge, winning 112 of the 225 meetings between the sides across all competitionsEverton he recorded 65 victories, with 48 matches ending in draws since the first meeting in 1905Arsenal’s 102 top-flight wins over Everton are the most any club has achieved against a single opponent in English league historyRecent meetings he been tighter, with both Premier League clashes in the 2024-25 season ending in drawsEverton he not beaten Arsenal in their last five league encounters, though the last 10 meetings are evenly split with four wins each and two draws
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Everton vs. Arsenal Form Guide Everton — Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)Chelsea 2-0 Everton (Premier League)Everton 3-0 Nottingham Forest (Premier League)Bournemouth 0-1 Everton (Premier League)Everton 1-4 Newcastle United (Premier League)Manchester United 0-1 Everton (Premier League)Arsenal – Last 5 matches (Premier League)Arsenal 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League)Club Brugge 0-3 Arsenal (UEFA Champions League)Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal (Premier League)Arsenal 2-0 Brentford (Premier League)Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal (Premier League)Everton vs. Arsenal Betting TipsEverton he shown resilience at Goodison Park and tend to keep games tight against top-six opposition, but their attacking output remains inconsistent, especially with key absences limiting options in the final third. Arsenal arrive with greater control in midfield and more variety going forward, even if recent performances he lacked fluency.
Backing Arsenal to edge possession and create the clearer chances looks sensible, while a low to moderate scoring game also appeals given Everton’s compact shape. Bukayo Saka stands out for shot or goal-related markets, and Declan Rice is worth considering for passing or tackle-based bets as Arsenal look to dictate the tempo. Jurrien Timber erages 2.5 tackles per game in the Premier League and could be directly against Jack Grealish.
Betting Tip: Bukayo Saka Goal or Assist (Evens on Sky Bet)
Everton vs. Arsenal Team News, Injury LatestEverton Team NewsEverton are expected to stick with a 4-2-3-1 system as Did Moyes manages a stretched squad.Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye are unailable due to AFCON duty, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is sidelined with a hamstring injury picked up against Chelsea.Seamus Coleman, Jarrad Branthwaite and Merlin Rohl remain out.Jack Grealish faces a late fitness test after feeling tightness in his hamstring, while James Garner is one booking away from suspension.Tyler Dibling is set for an extended run in the side following Ndiaye’s absence, with Charly Alcaraz and Tim Iroegbunam expected to fill midfield gaps.Arsenal Team NewsArsenal arrive with several key absentees affecting both defence and attack.Ben White, Gabriel, Kai Hertz, Cristhian Mosquera and Max Dowman are all ruled out through injury.Riccardo Calafiori returns from suspension and is expected to slot straight into the back line.Martin Zubimendi is expected to be ailable despite missing training earlier in the week.Mikel Arteta may rotate his forward options after a flat display last time out, with Noni Madueke, Gabriel Jesus or Martin Odegaard pushing for starts.None of the Gunners' players are walking the suspension tightrope before their match with Brighton next Saturday.Everton vs. Arsenal Predicted LineupsThis is how we expect Everton and Arsenal to line up, with the Toffees likely to stay compact in a 4-2-3-1 and Arsenal aim to control possession and attack with pace and movement in a familiar 4-3-3 setup.
Everton predicted lineup to play ArsenalEverton (4-2-3-1)
Pickford (GK) – O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko – Iroegbunam, Garner – McNeil, Alcaraz, Dibling – Barry
Arsenal predicted lineup to play EvertonArsenal (4-3-3)
Raya (GK) – Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori – Eze, Zubimendi, Rice – Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
What are the odds for Everton vs. Arsenal?Everton to Win: 11/2 AK BetsArsenal to Win: 8/13 LadbrokesDraw: 3/1 Bet365Bet Builder Tips: Everton vs. ArsenalOur fourite bet builder for Everton vs. Arsenal is the Gunners to win, both teams to score, Bukayo Saka to score or assist and Jurrien Timber to make over 2.5 tackles, which came to 12/1 on Bet365 at the time of writing.
How to watch Everton vs. Arsenal: Live stream, TV channelHere's all the key information on how to watch Everton vs. Arsenal tonight.
Date: Saturday, December 20Venue: Hill Dickinson StadiumTime: 8:00 p.m GMTTV/Stream: TNT Sports