Prediction: Arsenal vs Everton

Prediction: Arsenal win

Best Odds: 1/3

Bookmaker: 888sport

The Premier League returns for two matches in the next few days as four clubs attempt to use their game in hand to make a real impact in the top flight. In moments like these, you’ve really got to seize the opportunity and make a statement, regardless of which end of the table you’re at. Today, we’ll be taking a look at something of a David vs Goliath encounter with Everton making the trip south to battle Arsenal.

Arsenal

The dream season just keeps on getting better for Arsenal Football Club as they edge closer and closer to a first league title in almost two decades. Of course, they’re still having to fend off the challenge of Manchester City, but a victory here would take them five points clear of the reigning champions. If that isn’t enough of an incentive for Mikel Arteta and his squad, we don’t know what is.

Team News

Elneny and Jesus are both continuing to miss out through respective knee injuries.

Everton

While they may currently reside in the bottom three, a victory here would lift Everton out of the relegation zone – for the time being, that is. Sean Dyche knows that this is the kind of club that expects far, far more than what they’re getting right now, which is why he also understands the level of pressure on his shoulders between now and May. Thankfully, that’s never been something he’s struggled with.

Team News

Townsend, Calvert-Lewin, Patterson and Garner will all miss this trip to the capital.

Factors to Consider

• In their last meeting on February 4th, Everton beat Arsenal 1-0.
• Arsenal have won two, drawn one and lost three of their last six games.
• Everton have won two and lost four of their last six games.
• Arsenal have scored seven goals and conceded eight in their last six games.
• Everton have scored three goals and conceded eight in their last six games.

Conclusion

Everton are going to give Arsenal a good game here, as they did at Goodison Park, but the switch in location is one of the reasons why we think this’ll pan out differently. The Toffees are still settling into a rhythm under their new boss and the Emirates is a place that knows how to edge their team over the finish line in tough games. Therefore, we’re backing a narrow triumph for the Gunners.

Prediction: Arsenal win

Best Odds: 1/3

Bookmaker: 888sport