Arsenal vs Everton looks like a difficult afternoon for the visitors. Everton lost their first league game of the season last weekend, and now they head to London fearing a second defeat in quick succession.
The Gunners have been a problem for them away from home for years. Everton will need a big improvement to change that story at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal Look to Bounce Back After Bayern Draw
Arsenal played out a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League in midweek. They now return to Premier League action, where they have been hard to stop.
Mikel Arteta’s side have won 11 of their last 12 league matches. The only loss came away at Brighton last month, a 3-0 defeat.
That result leaves Arsenal three points off the title pace before this round. Their home form should calm any worry about the gap growing.
Emirates Fortress Gives Arsenal Confidence
The Gunners have won eight straight games at the Emirates, conceding just two goals in that run. Few would bet against them extending it.
Saturday home games have also suited them. Arsenal have won ten of their last 11 league fixtures at home on a Saturday, losing only one.
Everton Searching for Answers on the Road
Everton’s defeat to Chelsea was their first in all competitions this season. They had won four and drawn four before losing 2-0 last weekend.
Bouncing back away from home will be hard. The Toffees have not won any of their last eight league games on the road, drawing five and losing three.
All three of their away league games this season have ended level. No side has drawn its first four away games of a Premier League campaign since 2010/11, so Everton are on the edge of an unusual record.
Moyes Faces a Familiar Challenge
A draw may be the best Everton can hope for, given David Moyes’ record against reigning Premier League champions. The experienced manager has lost 11 of his last 12 top-flight matches against such sides, with one draw.
His away record against champions is even tougher. In 19 previous attempts he has never won, drawing five and losing 14.
Arsenal vs Everton Head-to-Head Record Is One-Sided
History favours the home side. Everton have won only one of their last 30 away league meetings with Arsenal, drawing five and losing 24.
Thirteen of those failures came under Moyes, who has drawn three and lost ten.
Hot Stats and Streaks to Know
Arsenal have been slow starters this season. Five of their seven league games were level at half-time, a joint league-high before this round. They won one of the other two at the break and lost the other.
They have also been strong after the interval, scoring their last six league goals in the second half.
Everton, by contrast, have been tight early on. They have conceded just one first-half goal in the Premier League this season, fewer than any other side.
Corners could be worth watching too. Five of Everton’s last six away games produced more than 10.5 corners.
Key Players to Watch
Gabriel Magalhães is a Ballon d’Or nominee and could make his 200th Premier League appearance in this game. He kept the joint-most clean sheets of any defender in Europe’s top five leagues in all competitions in 2025/26, with 24.
The numbers show his impact. Since 2020/21, Arsenal have won 65% of their games when he plays and 44% when he does not.
For Everton, Harrison Armstrong has committed ten fouls in the Premier League this term, twice as many as any other player in the squad. He has not yet been booked on the road.
Team News and Absentees
Arsenal have injury concerns. Bukayo Saka picked up an injury against Bayern and is questionable with a thigh problem. Pedro Hincapie is also doubtful with an ankle injury, and William Saliba will not play because of a back injury.
Everton look to be at full strength.
Match Information
Tom Harrington is the referee for the game. It will be played at the Emirates Stadium in London, which holds 60,704 supporters.
Betting Angle
Everton’s poor record at Arsenal makes an Arsenal win look a logical option for those weighing up the match.
What to Expect in Arsenal vs Everton
Arsenal’s home form, their record against Everton and Moyes’ struggles against champions all point one way. Everton’s solid first halves and the Gunners’ habit of level scores at the break could keep the opening 45 minutes tight.
Expect Arsenal to push harder after the restart, as they have in recent weeks.