Everton have won five of their last nine home matches against Arsenal, with the Gunners claiming victory during just two of these final nine visits to Goodison. The pair's seven most-recent meetings on Merseyside have witnessed a miserly 11 goals.
Everton vs Arsenal preview
After dropping points in recent away matches, it is of vital importance that Arsenal leave Merseyside with all three come Saturday night. Last time out on the road, a fortnight ago, the Gunners saw their 18 match unbeaten streak, across all competitions, come to an end, beaten 2-1 at Villa Park, conceding with the final kick of the afternoon. This followed on from draws at both Sunderland and then Chelsea, thereby seeing Arsenal's lead at the top cut to just two points.
Well, that advantage could have been whipped out completely, with Mikel Arteta's team coming extremely close to a catastrophic result a week ago. Welcoming rock-bottom Wolves to North London, it took Arsenal 70 minutes to break the deadlock, Bukayo Saka's corner provoking an own goal, only for the basement boys to snatch an equaliser in the final minute of the 90. Nevertheless, deep into injury time, Saka's wicked cross towards Gabriel Jesus somehow produced another own goal, as Arsenal claimed a crucial but nervy 2-1 win. This Saturday night, with Man City extraordinarily likely to beat West Ham earlier in the day, Arteta's team must win to be the Christmas number one.
As for Everton, they will be no push-overs, having lost only twice at Hill Dickinson Stadium to date. Last weekend, David Moyes' men suffered only their second defeat in seven matches, beaten 2-0 by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, second best throughout.
Before this however, the Toffees had won four of their previous five, beating Fulham, Manchester United, Bournemouth and then Nottingham Forest, keeping a clean sheet each time. After this, the Blues' next four opponents are Burnley, Forest, Brentford and Wolves, presenting them with a real chance for them to build serious momentum either side of New Year's Day. Here, Bramley-Moore Dock will be rocking come Saturday night, so can Everton severely derail Arsenal's title aspirations?
Everton vs Arsenal head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 225.
- Everton Wins: 65. Draws: 48. Arsenal Wins: 112.
Everton team news
David Moyes is pretty much down to the bare bones ahead of this one. Firstly, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye have departed for the Africa Cup of Nations, ahead of Senegal's opener on Tuesday.
Meantime, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall suffered a hamstring injury last weekend at Stamford Bridge, joining Séamus Coleman and Jarrad Branthwaite in the treatment room, while Jack Grealish is also a doubt, albeit he is expected to be fit.
So, Tim Iroegbunam and Carlos Alcaraz are likely to come into midfield, with either Dwight McNeil or Tyler Dibling deputising for Ndiaye out-wide. James Garner will miss next weekend's trip to Burnley if booked which, given their limited options, is something Moyes would ideally like to avoid.
Everton predicted lineup vs Arsenal: (4-5-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Keane, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Iroegbunam, Garner, Alcaraz, McNeil, Grealish; Barry.
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Thierno Barry, belatedly, scored his first goal for Everton during their most-recent home game a fortnight ago so, with other key figures not available, the onus will be on the striker here.
Arsenal team news
Mikel Arteta returns to Merseyside without Benjamin White, Gabriel, Cristhian Mosquera and Kai Havertz due to injury. In better news, Riccardo Calafiori will return at left-back, having sat out the narrow win over Wolves suspended, while William Saliba surprisingly returned ahead of that game.
Elsewhere, most would expect Martin Ødegaard to come back into midfield, while the left-wing spot is very much up for grabs; Gabriel Martinelli started a week ago, but any of Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke or Leandro Trossard could get the nod this time.
Lastly, at centre-forward, Viktor Gyökeres continues to underwhelm, so could Mikel Merino lead the line, or perhaps might Gabriel Jesus start for the first time since his ACL rupture last January?
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Everton: (4-3-3): Raya, Timber, Saliba, Hincapié, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Trossard, Jesus.
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Bukayo Saka was instrumental to both goals Arsenal scored against Wolves, while he has only ever scored once in 11 meetings with Everton, never netting during any of his six outings at Goodison, so will he mark his first visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium with a goal?
Everton vs Arsenal prediction
If you're tuning into this one hoping to see a goal-fest, you're likely to be disappointed, but that's not to say this won't be an engrossing game. Given Everton's absentees, we give Arsenal the edge, backing the league-leaders to leave Merseyside with three massive point: Everton 0-2 Arsenal.
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How to watch Everton vs Arsenal in the Premier League on TV channel?
Everton vs Arsenal in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event & Ultra HD.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Everton vs Arsenal in the Premier League on live streaming?
Everton vs Arsenal in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Everton vs Arsenal in the Premier League?
Everton vs Arsenal takes place on Saturday 20 December 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (ET) & 12:00 (PT).