Everton vs Arsenal Preview and Prediction: A Tense Match

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Saka's return comes with three new injury concerns. Ben White missed the Fulham game with a minor injury, while Gabriel Magalhaes (hamstring) and Jurrien Timber (knee) both suffered problems in the derby.

The official diagnosis has not yet been released, but initial indications suggest Gabriel's injury may be serious. Jakub Kiwior is likely to start in defense, while Thomas Partey will continue to fill the right-back position.

Riccardo Calafiori (knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Gabriel Jesus (anterior cruciate ligament), and Kai Havertz (hamstring) are all recovering from injuries. However, after playing a safe 30 minutes midweek, Saka could be given his first start of 2025.

On Everton's side, James Tarkowski was still eligible to play despite PGMOL admitting he deserved a red card for his tackle on Mac Allister.

Conversely, Orel Mangala (knee), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh), and Dwight McNeil (knee) were all unavailable. However, Iliman Ndiaye returned fit and played the second half against Liverpool.

Manager Moyes might consider using Ndiaye instead of Jack Harrison in attack, but he will most likely keep the same lineup, rather than experimenting with a five-man defensive system.

Latest predicted lineups for Everton vs Arsenal

Everton:
Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Ndiaye, Doucoure, Alcaraz; Beto

Arsenal:
Raya; Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Martinelli

Latest Everton vs Arsenal football match prediction

On a day when many former Arsenal players like Emile Smith Rowe, Bernd Leno, Willian, and Alex Iwobi returned to their old home at Emirates, it was another familiar name that truly lit up the stadium in the London derby between Arsenal and Fulham.

After "makeshift number 9" Mikel Merino opened the scoring with a deflected shot, Bukayo Saka – making his first appearance in 2025 after a serious hamstring injury – doubled the lead just six minutes after coming on with a header at the far post. He then shared an emotional embrace with Arsenal's fitness coach.

Saka's goal proved crucial when Rodrigo Muniz scored a last-minute equalizer, costing Arsenal their clean sheet but still securing all three points and maintaining their four-point lead over Nottingham Forest in the race for second place.

Although their chances of winning the Premier League title are virtually gone, Arsenal have secured a place in next season's Champions League, easing the pressure ahead of crucial matches against Real Madrid.

Before focusing their attention on the Bernabeu, Arsenal will look to extend their unbeaten away run in the Premier League to 11 matches. However, Merseyside – whether the red or blue half – has always been a difficult place for the Gunners to visit.

In their last 26 away Premier League matches against Everton and Liverpool, Arsenal have only won three times – a statistic that will surely please manager David Moyes as he prepares to face his former players at his soon-to-be-departed home.

Everton will undoubtedly be playing with high spirits after their nine-match unbeaten run in the Premier League was painfully ended by a 0-1 defeat to Liverpool. They were also fortunate not to be playing with ten men as James Tarkowski was not sent off after a brutal foul on Alexis Mac Allister.

Nevertheless, this was Everton's first defeat since January 15th and their fifth consecutive Premier League match without a win, following a run of four draws. However, their 15th place position and 14-point lead over the relegation zone mean they remain relatively safe.

Although Moyes' return has had a positive effect, Everton's defense is starting to show signs of weakness: Diogo Jota's goal midweek marked Everton's eighth consecutive game in all competitions to concede a goal, including their last six home games.

Last season, Arsenal won 1-0 at Goodison Park – ending Everton's five-match unbeaten home run against them. But after a 0-0 draw at the Emirates in December, Everton have the chance to keep clean sheets against Arsenal in both legs of a season – something that hasn't happened in 112 years.

Latest Everton vs Arsenal score prediction

Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Everton vs Arsenalas follows:

• Sportsmole:Everton 1-2 Arsenal

• WhoScore:Everton 1-1 Arsenal
• Our newspaper predicts:Everton 1-1 Arsenal

When and where can I watch Everton vs Arsenal live?

To watch the Everton vs Arsenal match live in the English Premier League at 6:30 PM on April 5th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.

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