Arsenal are still coping with quite a lot of injury issues ahead of their Premier League clash with Everton tonight.
The Gunners welcomed back William Saliba from an ankle problem against Wolves last weekend but Gabriel Magalhaes stays sidelined as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury.
Ben White has enjoyed a return to form in recent weeks but became the newest player to be struck down with injury after limping off clutching his hamstring in the primary half last Saturday.
White is now set for one more period on the sidelines, joining Gabriel, Cristhian Mosquera and Kai Havertz who has not featured for the reason that opening game of the season.
Havertz has suffered a minor setback having undergone knee surgery in August along with his return now pushed back until mid-January on the earliest.
There was also concern for Martin Zubimendi after he got here off within the second-half of that nervy 2-1 win over Wolves. The Spain international missed training on Tuesday but Mikel Arteta eased any fears over his availability on Friday.
Riccardo Calafiori can be available again after serving a suspension.
Manchester City could find themselves top of the Premier League by the point Arsenal kick off with Pep Guardiola’s side hosting West Ham United this afternoon at 3pm.
After that nervy showing at home to the side hopelessly stranded at the underside of the league last outing, this shall be one other huge test of Arsenal’s title credentials.
Arsenal XI to face Everton – Metro prediction
While there are still injuries lingering, Arteta is capable of call upon what he would probably consider his first alternative XI excluding Piero Hincapie starting over Gabriel on the back.
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It’s up front where Arteta’s biggest dilemma is. Gyokeres drew one other blank after returning to the starting XI against Wolves last outing with the Swede goalless since getting back from a hamstring injury in November.
Mikel Merino, who scored twice and provided three assists during Gyokeres’ spell out, might be an excellent option against David Moyes’ side.
Everton vs Arsenal kick-off time, TV channel and live stream
Everton vs Arsenal kicks off at 8pm on Saturday 20 December.
You possibly can watch the match continue to exist Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Fundamental Event with streaming also available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
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