The Premier League festivals list is worsened as the Goodison park with preview of Everton vs Arsenal on December 20, 2025. It is an ancient rivalry in English football history. It dates back to 1905 when the Toffees beat the Gunners. A rivalry that has been fought by old English opponents David Moyes and Mikel Arteta in a tussle. Moreover, it could shape their respective seasonal journeys.
Everton Team News
Everton sit mid-table after a mixed run. This includes a 3-0 home win over Nottingham Forest but a 0-2 defeat at Chelsea. The key absences also loom large. Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye are at the Africa Cup of Nations, while injuries sideline Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Jack Grealish. Jordan Pickford is expected in goal, with James Tarkowski anchoring the defense. Dale McNeil and Dominic Calvert-Lewin lead the attack, aiming to exploit set-pieces.
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal remain in the title hunt following a gritty 2-1 victory over Wolves, though the performance raised concerns about defensive fragility. No major injuries reported, allowing Arteta rotation options. Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard are pivotal in midfield, with Kai Havertz up top. The Gunners boast the league’s best away record, scoring freely but conceding avoidable goals lately.
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Match Details
Location: Liverpool, England
Stadium: Hill Dickinson Stadium (Goodison Park)
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Kickoff Time: 20:00 GMT
Head to Head
Arsenal hold a commanding edge, winning 41 of 65 meetings against Everton’s 12, with 12 draws. The Gunners have triumphed in the last five encounters, including a 2-0 win at Goodison last season. Everton’s last victory was a 1-0 in 2022.
Match Prediction
The preview of high-quality and richness of Arsenal shall reach the final winner vs Everton even if they are tenacious at home. It will be cagey at the beginning but the wit of the Gunners to draw goal line counters will open a 0-2 victory. It is probable to score more than 2.5, and Saka will score.
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