Arsenal will take on Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Matchday 17 of the Premier League at 8:00 PM local time. After underperformances in their last few outings, including a last-gasp escape last weekend, they will be looking for a more convincing victory.
Mikel Arteta is expected to field his best starting XI despite the Carabao Cup quarter-final early next week. That said, here’s a look at the potential Arsenal team that will take on the Toffees.
Goalkeeper – David Raya has been essential in Arsenal’s goal and is expected to start again.
Defender – Ben White is expected to drop out of the team so Jurrien Timber can move to right-back, while Riccardo Calafiori could return to the starting XI to play at left-back.
William Saliba and Piero Hincapie are expected to be the Gunners’ centre-backs, while Cristhian Mosquera and Gabriel Magalhaes are injured.
Odegaard returns
Midfielders – Martin Zubimendi could play as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal again, while Declan Rice could play on the left of the former Real Sociedad man.
There is a return in prospect for captain Martin Odegaard, who may come into the team against Everton at the expense of Eberechi Eze.
Forward – Bukayo Saka forced both of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ own goals last weekend and will be key for Arsenal to find a way to win, so he is expected to play on the right wing.
Gabriel Martinelli, on the other hand, could play on the left for the visitors. Viktor Gyokeres will be the favorite to take the lead.
Here’s a look at Arsenal’s potential starting lineup on paper.
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