When the two teams last faced off, Tarkowski scored the only goal.
It has been a challenging match for Mikel Arteta’s team as Everton hosts Arsenal at Goodison Park. In his pre-game press conference, the Arsenal manager spoke about the desire to finally obtain a good result against the Toffees, and I’m sure that everyone associated with Arsenal shares those views.
Everton enters this match with a very poor run of play, with Sean Dyche’s lone victory this year coming against Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup’s second round. Before managing a draw against Sheffield United in their final Premier League match, Everton had not scored in any of their opening three Premier League games and had lost all three.
When Arsenal last faced Everton at Goodison Park, they were struggling following a difficult time under Frank Lampard, but Sean Dyche came around with his own brand of Satanball and defeated Arsenal to earn all three points. The club’s most recent triumph came in 2017, when Nacho Monreal, Mesut Ozil, Alexandre Lacazette, Aaron Ramsey, and Alexis Sanchez scored goals in an exhilarating 5-2 victory. These players are now considered a part of the club’s history. Arsenal, who are still unbeaten this season along with Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham, will be seeking to stay in the lead with a victory over Everton today.
Gabriel Jesus, who has eight goals in nine outings versus Everton despite having scored them all while playing for Manchester City, is one man Arsenal will be keeping an eye on. In their last 20 games, Arsenal has kept 11 clean sheets, which is a fantastic away record. Arsenal often gives up all kinds of absurd goals at the Emirates. It’s also important to note that Everton hasn’t scored at home this year despite falling to Fulham and Wolves in their opening two home games.
In squad news, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is working his way back to full fitness after spending some time on the sidelines and might soon make a comeback. Dwight McNeil has also been out for some time but could soon return.
Arsenal will be keeping a watch on Gabriel Jesus, who has eight goals in nine appearances against Everton despite having scored them all while playing for Manchester City. Arsenal has kept 11 clean sheets in their last 20 games, which is a remarkable road record. At the Emirates, Arsenal frequently concedes ludicrous goals of all types. In spite of losing to Fulham and Wolves in their first two home games this season, Everton has yet to score at home.
In team news, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is nearing full health after a period of time on the sidelines and might return shortly. Dwight McNeil has also been out for a while but might be coming back soon.
Everton
Recent Games: L L L W D
Last Score: Everton 2-2 Sheffield United (Archer 33, Pickford OG. 45, Doucoure 14, Danjuma 55).
Arnaut Danjuma scored the most goals with two.
Arsene Wenger
the previous five games: W W W D
Final Score: 3-1 Arsenal (Odegard 28; Rice 96; G. Jesus 101; Rashford 27);
Eddie Nketiah, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard (2) are the top three goal scorers.
Gooner Daily forecasts a victory of 2–0.
