The Gunners have relinquished top spot in the Premier League after Manchester City’s win over West Ham
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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
Everton XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Iroegbunam; McNeil, Alcaraz, Grealish; Barry
Arsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
1 minute ago
Everton 0-0 Arsenal
14 mins: Everton aren’t allowing Arsenal to build up any sort of rhythm and they’re making life difficult from Arteta’s side, as seen by a couple of deep deliveries that given Raya trouble.
It’s been a promising start for Moyes.
Will Castle20 December 2025 20:15
6 minutes ago
Everton 0-0 Arsenal
10 mins: It’s been a slow start. A lot of long balls.
A couple of crosses actually go into the box from Everton players, aiming for Barry, but they’re dealt with by Arsenal heads.
Everton are seeing a lot of the ball, so there’s that.
Will Castle20 December 2025 20:10
10 minutes ago
Everton 0-0 Arsenal
6 mins: Both teams kind of feeling each other out so far - ticking it around the back before sending a searching ball long, usually to know avail. Rinse and repeat.
Will Castle20 December 2025 20:06
13 minutes ago
Everton 0-0 Arsenal
3 mins: Important early intervention by Keane to prevent Arsenal from breaking in behind.
Great noise inside the Hill Dickinson.
Will Castle20 December 2025 20:03
16 minutes ago
KICK-OFF! Everton 0-0 Arsenal
Off we go!
Will Castle20 December 2025 20:00
16 minutes ago
'Giant tifo at the Hill Dickinson - but why?'
Here’s Richard Jolly at the Hill Dickinson Stadium:
“A first giant tifo at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, for reasons that elude me. Arsenal's chance to be the Christmas No 1, although when they have been of late, they haven't won the league. But still a big match for them. They haven't won in their last three away league games.”
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Richard Jolly at the Hill Dickinson Stadium20 December 2025 20:00
17 minutes ago
The teams are out
Just moments away getting underway - don’t go anywhere!
Will Castle20 December 2025 19:59
23 minutes ago
Closing in on kick-off
We’re just a few minutes away from kick-off at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Stay tuned for all the action!
Will Castle20 December 2025 19:53
29 minutes ago
Your move, Mikel
Arsenal go into tonight’s clash playing chasers after Manchester City dispatched West Ham to leapfrog Arsenal into top spot in the Premier League.
Erling Haaland was in the goals again as City underlined their growing title credentials, doing all they could in their bid to go into Christmas top of the tree.
Here’s how things went down at the Etihad:
Erling Haaland’s brace helps Manchester City to convincing win against West Ham
Manchester City 3-0 West Ham: Haaland was inches away from completing a hat-trick in stoppage time as City breezed past the Hammers
Will Castle20 December 2025 19:47
38 minutes ago
Arsenal getting used to new surroundings
( Arsenal FC via Getty Images )
( Arsenal FC via Getty Images )
( Action Images via Reuters )
Will Castle20 December 2025 19:38
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