Arsenal just won 3-0 against Monaco in midweek, thereby moving closer to a direct ticket to the Champions League round of 16.
In the Premier League, they are currently 3rd in the table, 6 points behind Liverpool despite playing 1 more game. However, the Gunners are still considered one of the candidates for the championship race.
Mikel Arteta's side are unbeaten at the Emirates this season, winning their last three games by a wide margin. They have an 81% home win rate in the Premier League in 2024 - their best record since 2007 (84%).
The home side will be at a disadvantage with a busy schedule, while Everton have had plenty of rest. Last weekend's Merseyside derby was cancelled due to the storm, so the Toffees have not played since December 5.
In the most recent match, Everton won 4-0 against Wolves. This is a very important result for Dyche and his team, because before this match, Everton had not scored any goals in 4 consecutive matches in the Premier League.
Everton are now temporarily safe from the "red light" group, but cannot rest assured because of their poor away form. They have not scored any goals in their last 3 away matches in the Premier League.
Their only away win in the Premier League in 2024 was against Ipswich Town in October (D6 L9). With that statistic, the Merseysiders can hardly be confident when visiting the Emirates.
Expected lineup
Arsenal: Raya; Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, Timber; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Everton: Pickford; Young, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Mangala, Gueye; Ndiaye, Doucoure, McNeil; Calvert-Lewin
