Arsenal travel to the Hill Dickinson Stadium this evening to take on Everton and regain top spot in the Premier League. This is the Gunners’ starting eleven.
Bukayo Saka has established himself as one of the finest attackers in world football over the last few seasons, continuing to evolve and refine his game with each campaign.
David Moyes played a pivotal role in Mikel Arteta’s career by bringing him to the Premier League during his playing days, signing the midfielder for Everton.
Noni Madueke faced intense trolling when he completed his move to Arsenal, as he was not the preferred target for many supporters. A section of the fan base reacted negatively, largely due to growing frustration with Mikel Arteta’s perceived focus on recruiting players from Chelsea.
Gabriel Martinelli’s long-term future appears increasingly uncertain at Arsenal, with several clubs reportedly expressing interest in securing his services.
Everton have been playing impressive football under David Moyes this season, a development that may have surprised some observers. Moyes’ tenure at West Ham ended because his style of play was considered unexciting, despite being effective and yielding silverware.
Everton have received mixed news on the injury front ahead of their match against Arsenal in a few hours. While Jack Grealish has recovered in time to be involved, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall will not be available.
Everton have begun a new chapter this season after moving into the Hill Dickinson Stadium, ending their long association with Goodison Park after several decades.
Paul Merson initially doubted Arsenal’s decision to sign Noni Madueke in the summer, a view shared by several supporters who questioned the move at the time.
Arsenal continue to place their trust in Mikel Arteta, who has now completed six years as manager. The club is in a considerably stronger position than when he arrived at the Emirates, reflecting progress across several seasons.
Jack Grealish suffered a late fitness scare during his most recent appearance for Everton and was close to being ruled out of the upcoming match against Arsenal.
Declan Rice joined Arsenal in the summer of 2023 as the club’s most expensive signing, and he has fully justified that investment. Since arriving from West Ham, the midfielder has established himself as one of the finest players in world football.
Kai Havertz has suffered a setback in his efforts to return to full fitness, just days before he was expected to rejoin training. The attacker had been making steady progress in his recovery and was working towards a return to action within the next few weeks.
Tomorrow marks exactly six years since Mikel Arteta was appointed Arsenal manager, having taken over from Unai Emery on the same date in 2019. At the time of his arrival, Arsenal had fallen into mediocrity and were struggling to compete for a top-four finish.
Gabriel is one of several Arsenal players who have been sidelined by injury in recent weeks, but many would argue that his absence has had the greatest impact on the team.
Mikel Arteta has expressed optimism that Ben White will not spend an extended period on the sidelines following his latest injury, citing the defender’s ability to recover quickly.
Viktor Gyokeres has not scored as frequently as he or Arsenal would have hoped following his high-profile move from Sporting Club in the summer. The club invested heavily to secure his signature, and expectations were significant after he scored more than 50 goals last season.
Manchester City are currently only two points behind Arsenal in the Premier League table, and they could overtake the Gunners this weekend. Should Everton manage to defeat Arsenal and Manchester City secure a victory against West Ham, the Citizens would move to the top of the table.
Chelsea’s attempt to secure the signature of Djylian N’Guessan ahead of Arsenal has suffered a setback after their opening bid for the player was rejected.
Christos Mouzakitis is widely regarded as one of the finest talents Greece has produced in recent years, and the 18-year-old is expected to enjoy a strong career over the long term.
Gabriel Jesus has delivered a powerful statement of intent regarding his future at Arsenal, insisting he has no desire to leave the club and firmly believes the Gunners are on the verge of something special.