Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Everton, Calafiori & Trossard start

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December 20, 2025 16:55 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin

Arsenal take on Everton in tonight’s Premier League clash at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Ahead of the game, manager Mikel Arteta could make three changes from the victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-up:

David Raya has been ever-present in goal for the Gunners, and he is expected to continue between the sticks. He will be eyeing his ninth clean sheet of the league campaign tonight.

The defence will see an enforced change with Ben White ruled out with a hamstring injury. In his absence, Jurrien Timber is set to slot in at right-back. Riccardo Calafiori will return at left-back after his suspension.

William Saliba and Piero Hincapie are set to continue in the heart of the defence. Similarly, Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice are likely to start in the centre of the park for the Gunners.

In attack, Martin Odegaard is primed to replace Eberechi Eze in the number 10 role. The club captain is much more efficient against low-block defences with his clever range of distribution.

Bukayo Saka is expected to start on the right wing and the same can be said for Viktor Gyokeres in the number nine role. Leandro Trossard could make his first start in three weeks on the left wing.

The Belgian has scored in his last two away trips to Everton and will be aiming to replicate the feat. He has been in fine form this campaign, registering six goals and five assists thus far.

Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Everton: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapie, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Odegaard, Trossard; Gyokeres.