Arsenal vs Everton Preview: Team news, line-ups and prediction
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Mikel Arteta's side currently hold a seven-point advantage at the summit following a narrow win over Brighton & Hove Albion, combined with Manchester City's 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest.
With City not in action until later in the day, victory against Everton would extend Arsenal's lead to ten points, albeit having played a game more.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30pm GMT on Saturday, March 14, in what promises to be a crucial encounter in both the title race and the battle for European qualification.
Key takeaways
- Arsenal can move 10 points clear before Man City play.
- Everton unbeaten away since December.
- Arsenal chasing first league title in over 20 years.
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Arsenal come into the match after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie.Former Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz scored a late penalty to rescue the Gunners after Robert Andrich had given the German side the lead.
Despite a series of unconvincing performances in recent weeks, Arteta's team have continued to collect results.
Their wins over Chelsea, Brighton and Mansfield Town have helped maintain a healthy gap over City.
The Gunners have also been formidable at home, winning five consecutive matches at the Emirates Stadium since their surprise defeat to Manchester United earlier in the year.
However, the Arsenal manager will know his side cannot afford complacency with City still chasing and the season entering its decisive stage.
Everton chasing European qualification
Everton arrive in North London with European ambitions of their own under David Moyes.The Toffees secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Burnley in their last Premier League outing, with James Tarkowski and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall on the scoresheet.
The win moved Everton within touching distance of the top seven, just one point behind Brentford.
One of Everton's biggest strengths this season has been their away form. They boast the fourth-best away record in the Premier League, collecting 24 of their 43 points on the road and remaining unbeaten away since December.
That record ensures Arsenal will face a stern test despite their impressive home form.
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Arsenal could welcome Leandro Trossard back into the squad after the Belgian forward missed the Champions League draw with Leverkusen.Defensive pair Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori returned to the bench in midweek and could feature, whilst Martin Ødegaard remains sidelined with a knee injury. Mikel Merino is also unavailable with a foot problem.
Noni Madueke impressed after coming off the bench in Germany and could push for a starting role, although Bukayo Saka's set-piece threat may keep him in the lineup.
Everton will be without Jack Grealish, who is sidelined for the remainder of the season following surgery on a stress fracture. Charly Alcaraz is also unavailable, whilst veteran defender Seamus Coleman faces a late fitness test.
Centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite is expected to feature as Moyes carefully manages his return from a long-term hamstring injury.
Predicted line-ups
Arsenal:Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi; Saka, Eze, Martinelli; Havertz
Everton:
Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Garner, Gueye; McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Barry
Head-to-head record
Arsenal have historically dominated this fixture and are unbeaten in their last six league matches against Everton.Overall record:
- Arsenal wins: 113
- Everton wins: 65
- Draws: 48
Match prediction
Everton's strong away record suggests a tight contest, particularly against an Arsenal side that has recently relied on grinding out results rather than producing dominant displays.However, the Gunners' excellent home form and experience in navigating high-pressure matches should give them the edge.
Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Everton
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