Arsenal FC vs Everton FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Arsenal FC vs Everton FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The Gunners endured a topsy-turvy week as they did away with Man United in formidable fashion to hand Ruben Amorim his first Premier League loss, but then dropped points against the Cottagers in a 1-1 draw that gives Liverpool a further chance to run away with it. Talisman Bukayo Saka thought he had sealed all three points for Arsenal when he headed in Martinelli’s cross two minutes from time, only for the goal to be judged offside. The Gunners had a good chance of closing the gap between them and Liverpool, as the Merseyside derby was called off because of storm Darragh. But, instead things took a different turn. 

 It was one way traffic for the Gunners but they failed to break down a resolute Fulham defense. Arteta’s men struggled in the first half as the Gunners registered only one shot on target. Parallels have been drawn between the Spaniard’s side and Stoke City. Set-piece coach, Nicholas Joverr has become a very popular man as his side continue capitalising on corners. Declan Rice whipped a beautiful ball that Kai Havertz brought down for Saliba to tap in. 

The goal - which survived a video assistant referee (VAR) review - was Arsenal's 23rd scored from a corner since the start of the 2023-24 season, more than any club in Europe during that time. But lack of goals from open play has instead made headlines. Arsenal’s failure to sign an out and out striker may cost them in the long run. Mikel Arteta didn’t seem happy with this London Derby, but he can be if he signs a superfluous striker in next month’s transfer window. 

Everton didn’t get a chance to prove their mettle against a formidable Liverpool side last time out because torrential rain meant that the game had to be cancelled. But, if facing the no.1 team was excused, the same can’t be said about facing the next best team in the league. Sean Dyche will have had more time to prepare for their North London outing. This period is particularly taxing on players’ bodies. Rest and revitalisation does play a key role. 

The Toffees would’ve been looking forward to the derby after annihilating Wolves on home soil. Before this game, Everton’s last win and goal at Goodison Park came in October. A goal shortage has been the main issue, failing to score with their last 69 shots before this game, and their 10 goals ranked as the fewest by any team in the top flight this season. The blue side of Merseyside would’ve felt relief more than anything else. The timing couldn’t of that victory couldn’t have been any better with games against Chelsea and Man City to follow. 

Head to Head : Both teams have played each other 211 times. The Gunners have won 107 of those fixtures. The Toffees have won 61, with 43 draws being played out. 

Current Standings : Arsenal are currently sitting in 3rd with 29 points. Everton are in 15th with 14 points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Arsenal FC Preview

Ex Everton player Mikel Arteta goes head to head with his former club. After a run of four defeats in five Premier League games against Everton between 2020 and 2023 (W1), Arsenal have now won each of their last three against the Toffees. The Spaniard will want to continue the way things are. Everton will come into this game full guns blazing after cancellation of last week’s game. Arsenal have won 81% of their home Premier League matches in 2024 (P16 W13 D2 L1).  Since the start of last season, Arsenal have scored more goals via corners than any other side (23), doing so in each of their last three games (four goals). 

Player to watch out for

Since returning from injury on November 10, Arsenal’s Martin Ødegaard has created the most chances of any player in the Premier League (17), with seven of those created for teammate Bukayo Saka, the most from one player to another in that time.

Injury - Tomiyasu, Benjamin White, Calafiori, Gabriel and Zinchenko are all out injured. 

Arsenal Probable 11 - Raya (GK), Kiwior, Partey, Saliba, Lewis-Skelly (DEF), Odegaard, Merino, Rice (MID), Saka, Martinelli, Havertz (FWD).

Everton FC Preview

Everton have won just one of their last 28 Premier League away games against Arsenal (D4 L23), picking up a 1-0 victory in April 2021. The Toffees will be restless to get onto the football pitch after cancellation of the Merseyside Derby. Therefore an early kick-off does benefit Sean Dyche’s team. Everton have failed to score in each of their last three away Premier League matches, attempting 42 shots with an xG of 3.26 without success and are the only side without an away goal since the start of November. 

They last went four in a row without a goal across October/November 2022. The Toffees will want to start accumulating points on the road, or else the red flags will soon be highlighted. Everton’s only away Premier League win in 2024 came at promoted Ipswich Town in October (D6 L9), with their last three away wins coming at teams starting the day in 15th, 19th and 17th respectively. 

Player to watch out for

Only Dwight McNeil (3 goals, 3 assists) has been involved in more Premier League goals for Everton this season than Ashley Young (1 goal, 3 assists). Young became the fourth-oldest scorer in Premier League history on Wednesday night, aged 39 years and 148 days against Wolves.

Injury - Chermiti, Iroegbunam, Garner and Keane are all ruled out. 

Everton Probable 11 - Pickford (GK), Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko (DEF), Gueye, Mangala, Ndiaye, Doucoure, McNeil (MID), Calvert-Lewin (FWD).

ARSENAL FC vs EVERTON FC
Winning Prediction

The Gunners have rediscovered their spark. Bukayo Saka seems to be having fun on the field. Odegaard has made his return. Mikel Arteta’s tactics are going according to plan. It’s hard seeing past such a formidable team, aiming for ambition. Everton will be hungry after their last big win against Wolves. But, here we’re talking about the Toffees playing the best of the best. Both teams will have set piece creativity and will be interesting to see who gets the better of whom. 

Arsenal are a very good team at home and could easily outplay Everton like they did against Monaco. Dropping points here is unthinkable. The Gunners will definitely want to start strong in a month that’s flooded with fixtures. 

Arsenal to Win (2-0)

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