Everton will be looking to regain form as they host struggling side Arsenal at the Goodison Park which match scheduled for 21st December with kickoff at 15:30 GMT.
The clash between the two sides will bring a lot of similarities in both camps struggling to find a new manager. The Gunners have been facing managerial woes ever since the sacking of Unai Emery.
Even though Freddie Ljunberg showed some character in taking up the post, he revealed the urgent need for a assistance at the club. This followed the 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City over the weekend. Mikel Arteta is emerging a top candidate to carry the team forward.
Following the sacking of Marco Silva, Everton aim to redeem themselves following the appointment of Duncan Ferguson on a temporal basis. However, there is still a gap that needs to be filled. Sacked Napoli head coach Carlo Ancelotti has emerged a top potential to take over from Marco Silva.
Both teams are on their worst start to the Premier League with urgent need of reviving the squad. The lack of defense of Arsenal and vulnerability of Everton’s attacking options will come into play.
Everton vs. Chelsea Head to Head
Both teams have met 32 times with Arsenal picking up 20 wins while Everton contended with 5 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Everton 1-0 Arsenal
Arsenal 2-0 Everton
Arsenal 5-1 Everton
Everton 2-5 Arsenal
Arsenal 3-1 Everton
Everton 2-1 Arsenal
Everton 0-2 Arsenal
Arsenal 2-1 Everton
Everton Team News
The future of Ferguson Duncan remains on the line with news of appointment of a new head coach before the weekend. Moise Kean is another contentious topic after the Italian was subbed off after 18 minutes of coming on.
Signing Alex Iwobi will face against his old team for the first time after leaving the Emirates. Winger Richarlison is on a risk of suspension after picking up 4 yellow cards. Long term injury of Andre Gomez and Jean Phillipe Gbamin will continue on the sidelines.
Arsenal Team News
Loanee Ceballos continues nursing a hamstring injury and will not feature in the squad. Kieran Tierney who picked up a shoulder injury has also been ruled out for three months. Left back Sead Kolisinac who left limping over the weekend will also be sidelined after picking an injury.
Right back Bellerin also continues nursing an injury picked two weeks ago. With lack of full back options, it will be interesting to see whether Freddie goes for youngster Bukayo Saka who replaced injured Sead Kolisinac over the weekend.
Prediction and Analysis
Both sides are currently struggling to regain their form in the Premier League. It will be a struggle between two eager sides.
Arsenal win
Double Chance
Draw
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