Arsenal vs Everton: Premier League Preview, Team News and H2H

Arsenal vs Everton takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at Emirates Stadium, with kick-off at 5:00 PM East Africa Time (3:00 PM BST). The Premier League Matchweek 8 clash brings together an Arsenal side chasing leaders Manchester City and an Everton team hoping to respond to its first league defeat of the season.

Bukayo Saka will miss the match after suffering a thigh injury in Arsenal’s 2–2 Champions League draw with Bayern Munich. Mikel Arteta’s side have 18 points from seven Premier League matches, while David Moyes’ Everton have 10. For current fixtures, scores and standings, use SportPesa Score.

Arsenal defeated Nottingham Forest 1–0 in their previous league outing, while Everton lost 2–0 at home to Chelsea. The Gunners’ ability to create chances without Saka and Everton’s efforts to improve their away form are among the principal questions ahead of kick-off.

Arsenal are three points behind Manchester City heading into the weekend. Everton have drawn all three of their Premier League away matches this season, giving Saturday’s trip a distinct challenge.

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Bukayo Saka has been ruled out after leaving the Bayern Munich match in the opening ten minutes with a thigh problem. Arteta said further scans were needed to establish the extent of the injury, so a return date should not be assumed. William Saliba is recovering from a back problem, while Christos Tzolis has been sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Piero Hincapié returned to first-team training on Friday following an ankle problem, making him an option for the matchday squad. Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze are among the attacking options available as Arsenal adjust to Saka’s absence. Official team sheets, rather than predicted line-ups, will establish the final selection.

Everton approach the match without a major new absence established in the latest pre-match reporting. David Moyes has options across his defensive and midfield positions, including Jordan Pickford, James Tarkowski and James Garner. Jake O’Brien is among the options at right-back. Any late changes should be checked against Everton’s official team announcement.

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Arsenal have won six of their seven league matches and have been especially difficult to break down, conceding five league goals before this round. Everton have drawn four of seven matches and will be trying to turn competitive performances into more victories. These figures describe form before the match, not the outcome of this fixture.

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Arsenal are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League matches against Everton. Their previous meeting at Emirates Stadium ended in a 2–0 Arsenal win in March 2026, when Max Dowman became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history. Everton’s most recent league victory in this fixture came in February 2023.

Historical results favour Arsenal, but Everton have drawn all three of their away games this season. The contrast between that away resilience and Arsenal’s home record is more relevant to the immediate contest than club reputations alone.

Saka’s absence is the biggest selection issue for Arsenal. Madueke can offer width and direct running, while Eze’s contribution at Bayern provides an alternative attacking route. Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard remain important to Arsenal’s ability to move the ball into dangerous areas.

Everton’s defensive organisation and the positioning of Garner and their wide players will influence how often Arsenal can create chances in open play. David Moyes’ side will also need to make the most of possession after producing limited attacking opportunities against Chelsea.

Arsenal’s points total, defensive record and home form are important factors heading into the fixture. Everton’s three away draws also show why match results cannot be inferred from league positions alone. This article does not recommend a scoreline or betting selection.

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For the Arsenal vs Everton live score, confirmed line-ups, match events and final result, follow SportPesa Score. The official Premier League and club channels also publish final team sheets and match updates.

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Saturday, 24 October 2026, in Premier League Matchweek 8.

5:00 PM East Africa Time, equivalent to 3:00 PM BST.

At Emirates Stadium in London.

No. Arteta ruled him out after he suffered a thigh injury against Bayern Munich.

Arsenal beat Nottingham Forest 1–0.

Everton lost 2–0 at home to Chelsea.

SportPesa Score provides available live football information, while official club announcements confirm the starting teams.

Arsenal vs Everton brings together a title-chasing home side and visitors looking to bounce back from defeat. Saka’s absence, Arsenal’s defensive form and Everton’s three away draws are the main storylines ahead of kick-off. Follow SportPesa Score for the latest match information and result, and SportPesa Blog for further Premier League coverage.