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Arsenal will look to rediscover their conviction as they travel to David Moyes’ Everton in the Premier League.
The Gunners endured a near-calamity against bottom-of-the-table Wolves last weekend, requiring two own goals - including one in the dying seconds of stoppage time - to beat the league’s stragglers 2-1 at the Emirates.
Having lost to Aston Villa the game prior, Mikel Arteta’s side appear to be going through something of a blip and will be eager to get back to the firing form that has made them favourites for the title this season.
The pressure is on, however, with Manchester City leapfrogging them into top spot after beating West Ham earlier in the afternoon.
Follow all the action in The Independent’s live blog below:
Everton vs Arsenal live
Arsenal travel to Everton looking to regain top spot in Premier League | Kick-off at 8pm GMT, live on Sky Sports
The Gunners need win to go into Christmas top of the tree after Man City's victory over West Ham
Everton in impressive form with four wins in last six
Mikel Arteta's first visit to former club's new stadium
2 minutes ago
Arsenal's near-calamity against Wolves
The face on Rob Edwards said it all as he applauded theWolves supporters at the Emirates. ThePremier League’s bottom side were moments away from just a third point of the season, away at the leaders, only to be denied as a second own goal of the night consigned themselves to a ninth straight defeat.
It was all too close to comfort for Arsenal against the league’s stragglers last weekend. Relive the action through Jamie Braidwood’s report from the Emirates:
Wolves own goals can’t hide Arteta’s fury at Arsenal’s ‘horrible habits’
Arsenal 2-1 Wolves: The Premier League’s bottom side scored two own goals as the Gunners overcame ‘horrible defensive habits’ to take three points late on
Will Castle20 December 2025 17:17
16 minutes ago
Predicted line-ups
Everton XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Iroegbunam; Dibling, Alcaraz, Grealish, Barry
Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
Will Castle20 December 2025 17:04
17 minutes ago
Arsenal team news
Arsenal continue to be without Gabriel Magalhaes, while Ben White is a new addition to their injury list.
Kai Havertz remains out but is nearing a return.
Riccardo Calafiori is available after serving his suspension.
Ben White is sidelined for Arsenal
Ben White is sidelined for Arsenal (PA Wire)
Will Castle20 December 2025 17:03
18 minutes ago
Everton team news
Everton will be without Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall due to a hamstring injury but Jack Grealish is available.
Everton have lost Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gueye to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Everton are without Iliman Ndiaye, Idrissa Gueye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Everton are without Iliman Ndiaye, Idrissa Gueye and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Getty Images)
Will Castle20 December 2025 17:02
18 minutes ago
When is Everton vs Arsenal?
The Premier League match will kick off at 8pm on Saturday 20 December.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage following the previous game between Tottenham and Liverpool.
Will Castle20 December 2025 17:01
19 minutes ago
Everton vs Arsenal live
Arsenal will look to rediscover their conviction as they travel to David Moyes’ Everton in the Premier League.
The Gunners endured a near-calamity against bottom-of-the-table Wolves last weekend, requiring two own goals - including one in the dying seconds of stoppage time - to beat the league’s stragglers 2-1 at the Emirates.
Having lost to Aston Villa the game prior, Mikel Arteta’s side appear to be going through something of a blip and will be eager to get back to the firing form that has made them favourites for the title this season.
The pressure is on, however, with Manchester City leapfrogging them into top spot after beating West Ham earlier in the afternoon.
( Getty Images )
Will Castle20 December 2025 17:00
2 hours ago
Good afternoon
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Arsenal’s trip to Everton in the Premier League.
We’ll have all the build-up, team news and minute-by-minute updates from the game, right here!
Will Castle20 December 2025 15:19