Paul Merson has admitted Everton’s lack of dominance in games is concerning him after watching them fail to produce a complete performance.
David Moyes is heading to north London on Saturday with an away record at Everton that any Premier League club would be envious of.
The Toffees remain in contention for European qualification this season, with an opportunity to put a major dent in Arsenal’s title hopes.
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Despite the considerable improvements made on Merseyside, Merson has decided to pick out a small negative that he has noticed.
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Paul Merson unimpressed by Everton’s performances
Ahead of the game at the weekend, Everton are going to be without Jarrad Branthwaite following his latest injury concern.
The Blues have fared well on the road without him for the majority of the season, but Merson told Sportskeeda that he has a problem with what he’s seen from Everton.
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“My only problem with Everton is that they haven’t produced a proper 90-minute display while winning games,” he said.
“They only play well in patches. If they fall off for even 30 or 45 minutes against Arsenal, it’s game over!”
Everton have won once in their last 29 trips to Arsenal, with their last win coming under Carlo Ancelotti in 2021.
It is proving a difficult place for teams to go this season, with Mikel Arteta’s side gunning for the Premier League crown.
Arsenal’s home record (Premier League) Total
Wins 11
Draws 2
Losses 1
However, Everton gave the north London outfit a run for their money in December at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Facing the Gunners on their own home soil will be a tough ask, but Everton’s away form has been nothing short of sensational under Moyes since he returned last year.
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