Arsenal – Everton

Red hot Arsenal takes on Everton at Emirates, with the Gunners targeting this game as one that could propel them to the first place in the Premier League standings.

Two points behind leaders Man City, who have to play at Old Trafford against rivals United this round, Arsenal is in a good position to potentially end up on the first place after this round – but they have to beat Everton. The prospects are good, as Arsenal is in terrific form, fresh of a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich and winning the last three Premier League matches with an average scoreline of 11-2. Arsenal also won the last three games in all competitions by an 8-0 goal difference.

Everton’s struggles of last season don`t seem to end this year, as the visitors sit on the 9th place in the standings. To their credit, they did have a very difficult schedule, meeting a lot of top sides, so the 9th place is not so bad, but the level of football showed wasn`t exactly great. What`s more, Everton is coming after two difficult matches against Liverpool and Man United, being able to gain just one point – and losing 0-3 at home to United last round.

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Team news & lineups:

Arsenal continues to be without Wilshere, Welbeck and Rosicky, while Ramsey is a new injury. Alexis Sanchez and Ospina are doubtful – but Alexis should start. Everton won`t be able to count on Hibbert, Pienaar, Besic and Baines, while also having Cleverley as a serious doubt.

Arsenal: Cech – Bellerin, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal – Coquelin, Cazorla – Ox-Chamberlain, Ozil, Sanchez – Giroud

Everton: Howard – Coleman, Jagielka, Stones, Galloway – McCarthy, Barry – Lennon, Barkley, Naismith – Lukaku

The odds aren`t the best after Arsenal’s win over Bayern, but I have to admit I was expecting even less, more like a 1.35 for the home win here. Obviously the bookies took into account the fact that Arsenal may be exhausted after such a tough match and that is a fair point, but I still fully believe the Gunners will win this in style. Everton showed their weaknesses on the defensive end against Man United last round and a motivated Arsenal side, boosting great morale, should be more than able to exploit them.

Arsenal has plenty of depth and it`s still only the beginning of the season, so I can see them coming in fully fit and motivated. Everton is the “perfect” team to lose at Emirates – disorganized and with a questionable defense. Expect a good performance from Arsenal and a 2+ goal win, with their front line constantly forcing errors from the Everton back four. For what it`s worth, Arsenal won both meetings against Everton in 2015, 2-0 and 3-1. My tip is an Arsenal win with a -1,25 asian handicap. Prediction: Arsenal – Everton 2-0.

Pick: Arsenal (-1,25 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 1.95 @ Sbobet
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 7.60
Event date: 24 October