Ronald Koeman’s struggling Toffees will be looking for an upturn in form as they welcome Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal to Goodison Park. Both teams have Europa League commitments on Thursday evening so the full depth of both squads will be tested and with both sides dropping points last week – they will be looking to get back to winning ways.
English Premier League – Everton vs Arsenal – Goodison Park – Sunday 22nd October 2017 – 13:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 13/5 at Ladbrokes |
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Ronald Koeman’s Everton have been in disarray this season since the departure of Romelu Lukaku. A strong start against Stoke was followed by a gritty draw at Manchester City but since then Everton have struggled for form in all competitions.
The Toffees currently sit 16th in the table – out of the bottom 3 on goal difference alone and look to have a huge challenge on their hands in order to climb back up the table this season. Wayne Rooney has been one of the few bright sparks for the Blues this term and he’ll be hoping to add to his tally of three league goals this term.
Arsenal
Arsenal’s capitulation at Watford on Saturday was a chastening experience of Arsene Wenger and the Gunners faithful. At 1-0 up and in control of the game, Arsenal got punished for a crazy last 20 minutes that saw them concede 2 goals and succumb to their third league defeat of the season. The Gunners sit 6th in the table, 2 points outside of the Champions League positions but 9 points behind Premier League pace setters, Manchester City. Arsenal have bagged 12 goals in their 8 league games this term and Alexandre Lacazette will be hoping to add to his impressive goals tally of 4.
Head to Head
These two giants of English footballs have shared many memorable encounters of the years with Arsenal bossing the head to head 103:60 with 45 draws taking place between the two sides. The Toffees won the equivalent fixture last season 2-1 thanks to goals from Seamus Coleman and Ashley Williams whilst Arsenal got their revenge at the Emirates with a 3-1 triumph – Bellerin, Ramsey and Sanchez doing the damage.
Odds and Predictions
This promises to be a proper Super Sunday clash with both teams up for the fight.
Both teams to score – YES – looks inevitable at 3/4 with Betfair.
Wayne Rooney has harboured most of Everton’s goal threat this term and rescued a point against Brighton last time out.
Wayne Rooney to score anytime looks overpriced at 5/2 with 888 Sport.
With both teams struggling for form defensively, goals look guaranteed in this fixture.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is a strong bet at 4/5 with Coral.
There’s plenty at stake in this one with both teams needing the points.
A red card in the match looks a savvy punt at 5/2 with Paddy Power.
Score Prediction
Everton 1 – 2 Arsenal – 17/2 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
Goodison Park is sure to be rocking but Arsenal should just possess too much strength for the Toffees.
Arsenal to win the match and both teams to score looks a good bet at 3/1 with Betfair.