TEAM NEWS

Bryan Oviedo could miss out again for Everton, although he has returned to training following a chest infection.

Kevin Mirallas and Gareth Barry are both suspended but Muhamed Besic could make his first start since January after returning from injury.

Arsenal could recall Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott after they were only used as substitutes against Barcelona.

The Gunners are still without Aaron Ramsey, Jack Wilshere, Petr Cech, Santi Cazorla and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES

Steve Bower: "Having gone out of two competitions in five days, there isn't time for Arsenal to feel sorry for themselves.

"While they surely know the gap to Leicester above them is too big, they won't want to be looking over their shoulders and facing any prospect of missing out on a top-four finish, something that has never happened to Arsene Wenger.
"The Gunners, though, have only taken 10 points from the last 27 - a similar return from their final nine games would certainly create anxiety.

"Everton's inconsistency, especially at home, has prevented a top-four challenge of their own in this campaign but, as Arsenal will be aware, they are capable of beating anyone on their day."

Twitter: @SteveBowercomm

WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY

Everton manager Roberto Martinez: "Arsenal, with the experience that they have, the know-how, the clarity and the way they play football - it doesn't matter what pressure is on them they will always play with a certain style and be very, very good in that style.

"I just feel Arsenal are still strong title contenders and that's what we're going to be facing at Goodison."

Arsenal have only won once in their last eight games in all competitions.
MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

Everton have only won one of the last 17 league meetings (D6, L10).
However, the Toffees are unbeaten on the last three occasions they've hosted Arsenal in the league (W1, D2).
Everton

Everton are looking to avoid three successive league defeats at Goodison Park, having previously lost to West Brom and West Ham.
The Toffees have only won one of their last eight Premier League games at home (D2, L5) and have lost three of the last four.
Roberto Martinez's side have kept just two clean sheets at home in the league this season - against the current bottom two, Aston Villa and Newcastle.
Romelu Lukaku has scored six goals in his last six games in all competitions.
Arsenal

Arsenal have gone three games without a Premier League victory (D1, L2) and have only won one of their last eight matches in all competitions (D2, L5).
The Gunners have conceded seven goals in their last three league games. Prior to this run they had only let in five goals in eight matches.
Mesut Ozil has provided 18 assists in the Premier League this season - but only two have come in the last nine league matches.

goal goal sure pass for punters

Let's go for it boys! #COYG

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EVERTON TO WIN

Another thrashing for us today I hate the fact that I love arsenal

Up ARSENAL THE BLUES

It is going to be a tough game.

I trust my boys, let us go and beat, disgrace and trash arsenal. Am proudly an Evertonian. I will be Everton till Jesus come. UP BLUES

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oya let's go there

yeye arsenal no spoil my ticket oh

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mukina2 baby u tyme to cry dn reach everton5-assnal0

Arsenal all d way

Everton all the way

Everton 2-1 arsenal

Quote me after the game.

See them punters everywhere... "Nigeria is broke" - *in Buhari's voice.

#FirstPageCrew

donkross1:
Another thrashing for us today I hate the fact that I love arsenal

Arsenal must collect again


Wenger be shivering at the moment.

Arsenal AKA inconsistency....

Dis one sure pass sure, Everton wins

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I can't vouch for Arsenal!

Cmon EVERTON u guys can do it...u guys showd Chelsh!t their level, u can do d same to assnal ....proudly FCB!..EVERTON 3 ASSNAL 1

Is Stephen Keshi the coach of Everton?

I see arsenal loosing again today

Nelkoko:
Up ARSENAL THE BLUES

Nelkoko:
Up ARSENAL THE BLUES

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We need this win,
COYG.

Thank God flamini dey injured,

My boy elneny,
#watch me whip, watch elneny #

seunlayi:
Is Stephen Keshi the coach of Everton?

...No His broda is the coach of EVERTON

seunlayi:
Is Stephen Keshi the coach of Everton?

no, its Peter Rufai

Lukaku to score