Date: Saturday, 5th April, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm
Stadium: Goodison Park
Referee: Darren England (England)
Goal Scorers:
Team News:
Everton:
Everton’s James Tarkowski may have been expected to be suspended for this match after the PGMOL acknowledged that his tackle on Mac Allister should have been a red card, but he is still available for selection. Unfortunately, Orel Mangala (knee), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh), and Dwight McNeil (knee) will miss out. However, key forward Iliman Ndiaye is fit again after making a brief appearance in the loss to Liverpool. Manager David Moyes might consider replacing Harrison with Ndiaye in the attacking lineup, though he is likely to stick with the same formation, avoiding a five-man defensive setup.
Everton possible starting lineup:
Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Ndiaye, Doucoure, Alcaraz; Beto
Arsenal:
Arsenal’s season has seen more injury setbacks with the return of Bukayo Saka, as Ben White was ruled out before the Fulham match, and Gabriel Magalhães (hamstring) and Jurrien Timber (knee) both sustained injuries in the derby. Gabriel will miss the rest of the season, opening the door for Jakub Kiwior to make a rare start in defense, while Thomas Partey will once again play right-back. Arsenal also remains without Riccardo Calafiori (knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Gabriel Jesus (ACL), and Kai Havertz (hamstring). However, Saka is now expected to make his first start of 2025 after recovering from injury and playing 30 minutes midweek.
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Raya; Partey, Saliba, Kiwior, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Nwaneri, Merino, Martinelli
Prediction: Everton 1-1 Arsenal
