Max Dowman became Arsenal’s youngest ever goalscorer as he created one goal and then scored another to sink Everton in a 2-0 win at the Emirates.
The Gunner started well but it was the visitors who had the best chances of the first half, Dwight McNeil forcing a superb block from Riccardo Calafiori before hitting the post moments later.
Arsenal showed flashes of attacking flair and they were almost rewarded when Kai Havertz was brought down in the area after a great pass from Saka, but the appeal was waved away in controversial circumstances.
And the Gunners struggled to break down David Moyes’ side until Downman came off the bench and changed the game. The 16-year-old delivered a cross which goalkeeper Jordan Pickford missed, leading to a tap-in for Viktor Gyokores on 89 minutes.
And Dowman finished it off with the last kick of the game, skipping past Mykolenko in his own half and then beating Dewsbury-Hall before racing clear to score into an empty goal after Pickford had gone up for a corner.
It gave Arsenal a 10-point lead at the top of the table before Manchester City’s match at West Ham later on Saturday evening.
Follow all the reaction from the Emirates in our live blog below:
Arsenal vs Everton LIVE
- Arsenal beat Everton to take big step towards Premier League title
- 90 +7' GOAL! Dowman seals it with solo effort [ARS 2-0 EVE]
- 89' GOAL! Gyokeres taps into open goal [ARS 1-0 EVE]
- 49' SAVE! Raya denies McNeil from close range [ARS 0-0 EVE]
- 23' PENALTY APPEAL! Havertz goes down in area but play goes on [ARS 0-0 EVE]
- 18' OFF THE POST! McNeil hits woodwork from range [ARS 0-0 EVE]
WATCH: Arteta on Dowman
20:50 , Chris WilsonHere’s a video of what Arteta had to say on Arsenal’s teenage sensation:
"It's just not normal!"
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 14, 2026
Mikel Arteta heaps praise on that Max Dowman performance 🔥 pic.twitter.com/aLffQE4gjn
Max Dowman makes history as Arsenal grab late win to maintain title charge
20:42 , Chris WilsonSixteen-year-old Max Dowman became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history as he sealed Arsenal’s last-gasp 2-0 victory over Everton in stoppage time at the Emirates Stadium to take them one step closer to a first Premier League title in 22 years.
The hosts dominated the beginning of the contest, but it was the Toffees who had created the better chances by the halfway point, including a woodwork-rattling attempt by Dwight McNeil.
Max Dowman makes history as Arsenal grab late win to maintain title charge
'This is the best opportunity' for Arsenal
20:35 , Chris WilsonRedknapp thinks this is Arsenal’s best chance to win the title now.
"It's credit to Mikel Arteta that they are in the position they are now,” he explains.
"This is the best opportunity [to win the title] because Man City haven't been as strong as they have been previously.
"But they are going to make Arsenal work hard. There's no forgone conclusion just yet, but they are in a fantastic position."
‘Magical’ Max Dowman becomes youngest ever Premier League goalscorer in crunch Arsenal win over Everton
20:27 , Chris WilsonArsenal midfielder Max Dowman became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history after a stunning solo effort sealed the Gunners’ win over Everton on Saturday night.
The England youth international wrapped up a potentially pivotal Arsenal win with nearly the last kick of the game to take the Gunners 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League, and at 16 years and 73 days, he becomes the youngest scorer in league history ahead of former Everton player James Vaughan.
Max Dowman becomes youngest ever Premier League goalscorer as Arsenal beat Everton
The impact the finishers are having this season is remarkable'
20:21 , Chris Wilson"The impact the finishers are having this season is remarkable. Everybody is important and adding to the team,” continued Arteta.
"There are times when we have to patient because with all the dominance and the amount of shots we have when we don't score, the anxiety is building.
"You have to stay composed, be relentless in your desire to win the game and make something happen. The team had the spirit today."
On Gyokeres, he adds: "He does so many good things for the team and today he scored a massive goal - he had to be in the right moment, in the right spot and he certainly was to help us win the game."
Arteta on Dowman
20:15 , Chris WilsonHere’s what Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had to say on Dowman and his role in the win:
“It was a great moment, especially with the way the goal built up. We had 10 or 15 seconds to really enjoy what was about to happen.
"It was magical, all the bench and players together jumping up with the crowd, it was a beautiful day.
"He changed the game every time he got the ball. He made things happen and we looked like more of a threat. To do it at that age, in this context, with the pressure and expectations to win the game, it's just not normal.
"It's natural for him. He doesn't feel the pressure - that's the best thing. He does what he feels and when you have such a talent, I'm sure good things are going to happen,” he added.
WATCH: Dowman seals Arsenal win
20:09 , Chris WilsonHere’s the replay of the goal in case you haven’t seen it!
MAX DOWMAN RUNS THE LENGTH OF THE PITCH AND WINS IT FOR ARSENAL! 🌟
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The youngest-ever Premier League goalscorer! pic.twitter.com/jY9nqrGHV3
More from Redknapp
20:03 , Chris Wilson"I've not won a title but I know how to lose one. The anxiety just comes on you and transfers to the fans,” continues Redknapp.
"Mikel Arteta looked like cat on a hot tin roof. The anxiety was getting to him.
"Dowman came on and was just like, 'it's ok, I am here. I am going to take care of this.
"That was the difference in the game. It was incredible how he kept his nerve and didn't let anything affect him because others were letting it affect them."
Premier League table
19:58 , Chris WilsonThat result leaves Arsenal 10 points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
City have two games in hand over the Gunners, one of which comes in a few minutes as they take on West Ham at the London Stadium.
More from Redknapp on Dowman
19:54 , Chris Wilson"The pace and the power that he possesses, he can transfer the ball from right foot to left foot. He is just so calm,” adds Jamie Redknapp on Max Dowman.
"There is a swagger about this guy that I haven't seen with many footballers.
"I remember seeing Steven Gerrard at 16 or 17, and being blown away by his talent.
"Coming on at 16 and changing a Premier League game of this magnitude, because you have to put it into context, if Arsenal don't win today this swings it massively into City's favour.
"Dowman changed everything when he came on,” he added.
Match stats
19:54 , Chris WilsonAs well as Arsenal's youngest goalscorer, Max Dowman is now the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer!
Dowman 'changed the game'
19:51 , Chris Wilson“The creativity of Max Dowman...he created the first goal – he changed the game when he came on. That last moment when he ran the length of the pitch is absolutely phenomenal. That will be remembered with many, many years to come,” says Pat Nevin on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Redknapp on Dowman
19:47 , Chris Wilson“He hasnt even done his GSCEs and he is doing things like that and making the game look easy,” says Jamie Redknapp on Max Dowman.
"I would like to say I am surprised, but I have seen that little boy since he was 7. I remember watching him and thinking, 'you have got something different'.
“I promise you, Arsenal were not going to win the game until he came on.
“They were in quick sand. They had no energy, the crowd were on them. He changed the whole complexion of that game,” he added.
In pics: Dowman scores Arsenal's second
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Gyokeres: Dowman is 'incredible'
19:37 , Chris WilsonViktor Gyokeres has this to say at full-time.
On Dowman: “It’s incredible, you can see how he plays, with no fear, and he’s in the right positions most of the time. He’s an amazing player, and I’m so happy.
On what the plan was, he says: “The plan that we talked about before the game, try and change the game and get the win.
“Every win is important, we try to do our best in our games and we’re in a good position.
“Come into games with the right attitude, together with a good atmosphere, I think we can achieve anything,” he added.
FULL-TIME! Arsenal 2-0 Everton
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FULL-TIME! Arsenal 2-0 Everton
19:30 , Chris WilsonThat memorable goal is the last action of the half and Arsenal have a potentially vital win!
They move 10 points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League!
GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Everton
19:30 , Chris Wilson90 +7 mins
GOAL! Max Dowman has sealed it for Arsenal!
Arsenal clear the corner and it comes to the teenager, who skips past a challenge in his own half before beating Dewsbury-Hall as the last man.
He’s clean through with an open goal and he becomes the youngest Arsenal goalscorer in Premier League history!
Arsenal 1-0 Everton
19:27 , Chris Wilson90 +7 mins
A long throw from Everton and it’s headed behind for a corner.
Pickford is up...
Arsenal 1-0 Everton
19:27 , Chris Wilson90 +6 mins
Roars around the Emirates as Hincapie slides in to prevent O’Brien in the Arsenal box.
Arsenal 1-0 Everton
19:26 , Chris Wilson90 +5 mins
The hosts hook away an Everton free-kick but the Toffees come again...
Arsenal 1-0 Everton
19:26 , Chris Wilson90 +5 mins
A late change for the visitors as Tyrique George comes on.
Arsenal 1-0 Everton
19:25 , Chris Wilson90 +3 mins
CLOSE! An effort from distance, and Pickford tips it over the bar.
Arsenal 1-0 Everton
19:23 , Chris Wilson90 +1 mins
Into the first of six minutes of added time!
GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Everton
19:22 , Chris Wilson89 mins
GOAL! Arsenal surely have a winner!
It’s Viktor Gyokeres who bundles in! Dowman played in a great cross that Pickford flapped at, and Hincapie was there at the far post.
He didn’t know a lot about it but the ball ricochets off him into the path of Gyokeres, who taps into an empty net from two yards!
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
19:20 , Chris Wilson89 mins
Worries for Arsenal fans as Raya is almost played into trouble under pressure in his own box, but he does well to get it clear.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
19:19 , Chris Wilson87 mins
Much better from the hosts as a clever through ball from Eze finds Martinelli, but his cross is cleared too easily.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
19:16 , Chris Wilson85 mins
A chance missed for Arsenal as Eze makes a foul just as the hosts were starting to turn the screw on the edge of the Everton box.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
19:15 , Chris Wilson83 mins
A chance for the hosts now as Martinelli’s cross is flicked on to Eze. He doesn’t have the space to shoot but he lays it wide to Dowman, who tries to curl one in but fires over!
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
19:14 , Chris Wilson81 mins
Even more frustration creeping in now at the Emirates as Arsenal haver lost their monopoly on possession for now.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
19:10 , Chris Wilson78 mins
You do wonder if the decision to take Havertz and Madueke off has affected the hosts’ rhythm. Both players were just starting to turn the screw before they came off.
Gyokeres does well to latch onto a through ball but he gives the ball away with the pass, though the hosts win it back.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
19:08 , Chris Wilson76 mins
The Arsenal pressure has just eased in the last few minutes, as Eze sees a shot blocked before testing Pickford from distance moments later.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
19:06 , Chris Wilson73 mins
Cheers as Arsenal bring on Max Dowman for Zubimendi, while Hincapie replaces Calafiori.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
19:04 , Chris Wilson71 mins
A free-kick for Everton in a dangerous position as Mosquera brings down Gueye.
It’s a great delivery in but Keane glances wide of the far post.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:59 , Chris Wilson68 mins
A rare corner for Everton, but Arsenal just about manage to clear it before winning a free-kick.
The Toffees bring Thierno Barry on for Beto.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:56 , Chris Wilson65 mins
Arsenal are totally dominant in possession at the moment, and their latest spell almost ends in the opener as the ball rolls to Eze, who opens his body up trying to find the far post only to see his shot fly narrowly wide.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:53 , Chris Wilson62 mins
Two changes for Arsenal as Gabriel Martinelli and Viktor Gyokeres come on for Madueke and Havertz.
Not bad performances from either of the two players coming off, but Arteta has decided it’s time for a change.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:52 , Chris Wilson61 mins
CLOSE!
Another chance for Arsenal as Saka collects the header into the box and tests Pickford with a low effort. Pickford spills it but nobody is there to tap in!
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:51 , Chris Wilson60 mins
Frustration is creeping in at the emirates but they’re dominating possession at the moment, Havertz the latest player to win a corner.
Saka goes short and Eze fires it in, but it’s blocked and cleared before the hosts do well to prevent Iroegbunam going through on the counter.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:49 , Chris Wilson58 mins
Better from Madueke as Arsenal win a corner, though nobody is willing to pull the trigger after some pinball in the box!
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:46 , Chris Wilson55 mins
More frustration among the home fans as Saka clips a pass out of play, but Arsenal are starting to gain control once again.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:45 , Chris Wilson53 mins
A replay of that Raya save comes through, and it was actually from Beto from within the six yard box!
What a stop that is, the Spaniard getting a foot to the low effort to keep his side level.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:44 , Chris Wilson52 mins
Great work from Eze but Rice’s follow-up pass doesnt have enough on it.
The Gunners keep the ball well though, spreading it wide to Madueke before the England winger is unlucky not to win a corner.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:41 , Chris Wilson49 mins
CLOSE! Another chance for Everton, with McNeil almost volleying in after pinball from the corner!
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:39 , Chris Wilson47 mins
Arsenal starting on the front foot but Ndiaye swings in a cross that Gabriel is forced to turn behind.
KICK-OFF! Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:36 , Chris WilsonBack underway at the Emirates!
HALF-TIME! Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:33 , Chris WilsonIt’s been a good watch for the neutral at the Emirates, with both sides having chances, McNeil hitting the post, Calafiori producing a brilliant goal-saving block and Havertz having a solid penalty shout waved away!
While Everton had the best two chances of the half, Arsenal have not played badly, and this is not the type of showing that will subject to the same gripes as Fabian Hurzeler and others have voiced in recent weeks.
However, the Gunners have just lacked that last bit of quality in the final third, as have the visitors at some points.
It’s all to play for in the second half and while home fans will be confident, that first half showed that this one could go either way.
HALF-TIME! Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:29 , Chris WilsonEven better replays of the penalty shout at half-time on Sky.
That is controversial to say the least. That is a terrible decision.
HALF-TIME! Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:22 , Chris WilsonGueye hits it straight at Raya from distance and the referee brings the first half to an end. We go into the break all-square at the Emirates.
It’s been a more entertaining half than the scoreline suggests, and while Everton have had the better of the chances, Arsenal have definitely been more expansive in attack than they had been over the last few weeks.
All to play for in the second half...
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:18 , Chris Wilson45 +3 mins
Arsenal applying a bit of pressure as the half comes to an end. A couple of openings have just needing a slice of luck or a better final pass.
Saliba almost threads through a superb pass for Saka in between the left-back and centre-back but he just put a bit too much on it.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:17 , Chris Wilson45 +1 mins
Into the first of five added minutes in this first half.
We have an explanation of the Havertz penalty decision from the ‘Premier League Match Centre’ too:
"The referee’s call of no penalty to Arsenal was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the contact from Keane on Havertz deemed to be minimal."
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:15 , Chris Wilson44 mins
An Arsenal corner produces another promising delivery but this one is knocked down to Saka, who can’t get the effort away before Madueke is then closed down.
Eze has space for the shot but it’s a wild one.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:13 , Chris Wilson42 mins
Raya flaps at the ball in but just about gets enough on it to punch it away. However, he’s accidentally punched Saliba in the face on ther way in, so the Frenchman is down receiving treatment.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:11 , Chris Wilson41 mins
A bit of frustration creeping in for the hosts as Rice brings down McNeil around 30 yards out.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:10 , Chris Wilson39 mins
CLOSE! Almost off the line from the corner after another great delivery from Saka.
Calafiori gets the flick-on at the near post but Keane is there to head away.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:08 , Chris Wilson37 mins
Arsenal are certainly in the ascendancy once again here, as Saka does brilliantly to weave in between two defenders before winning a corner.
Worries for the hosts here though, as Jurrien Timber is replaced by Cristhian Mosquera. The Dutchman was unable to shake off a knock from earlier on.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:07 , Chris Wilson35 mins
For Rice, it’s a similar distance to where he scored those free-kicks against Real Madrid from.
However, the angle is against him this time and his effort cannons into the wall.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:05 , Chris Wilson33 mins
Free-kick in a dangerous area for Arsenal as Saka has his legs wiped out from underneath him by Gueye.
Eze and Rice lining this one up from 25 yards...
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:02 , Chris Wilson31 mins
Another decent chance for Everton, who have created a decent amount in the final third.
This chance sees space open up for Dewsbury-Hall on the edge of the box, but Raya is equal to his low effort.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
18:00 , Chris Wilson29 mins
Unlucky for Arsenal as Rice is originally fouled before the ref plays advantage and it works against him. There was a great challenge in the box in there from Garner though.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:58 , Chris Wilson26 mins
The replays of the penalty decision come through...and Arsenal have a right to feel aggrieved. He’s definitely been clipped and it looks like he couldn’t stay up even if he tried!
Arsenal win a corner but they’re penalised for a foul on Dewsbury-Hall.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:55 , Chris Wilson23 mins
A huge penalty appeal for Arsenal as Havertz is sent through before being caught by Keane in the area!
The referee waves it away...and the check is cleared!
Fans will be wondering if Havertz could have stayed up there...
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:52 , Chris Wilson21 mins
That really was superb from Calafiori, launching himself off the ground with a press-up to get his legs high enough to make the block! You can just about see it in the photo below.
The Gunners are back on the attack but Saliba’s ball from deep has too much on it.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:50 , Chris Wilson18 mins
OFF THE POST! Two huge chances for Everton!
The first comes as Raya fumbles at a cross and it drops to McNeil 10 yards out. He looks certain to rifle past the ‘keeper but Calafiori sticks a leg out to produce a superb unorthodox block.
The chance is still alive though, and McNeil looks to bend one into the far corner. Raya is nowhere near it but it comes back off the post!
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:47 , Chris Wilson15 mins
Michael Keane is perhaps lucky not to be penalised here. Madueke had raced through on the counter on the wing and the defender shepherded him off the ball in a 50-50, though you could argue he barely looked at the ball!
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:44 , Chris Wilson13 mins
What a save!
Rice swings a diagonal ball in from deep and Zubimendi heads it on. It’s straight into the path of Saka, who bundles a low effort goalwards that Pickford does superbly to claw out from under himself and past the post!
No matter though, as Saka had strayed offside.
A confident start from Arsenal nonetheless!
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:42 , Chris Wilson12 mins
The hosts have started to dominate possession now, pinning Everton back into their own box.
They create half a chance too, Zubimendi seeing a shot blocked before Saka drgas a rebound wide.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:40 , Chris Wilson10 mins
What a goal that would have been! Gabriel heads it down to Zubimendi in the area, and the Spaniard juggles the ball with a couple of nice touches before laying it off to Calafiori.
However, the Italian rifles a volley over the bar.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:39 , Chris Wilson9 mins
Arsenal just starting to grow into the game now. A clever run from Havertz is picked up by Saka, but the German misjudges his teammate’s clever pass.
The hosts press again and there are more cheers as they win a second corner of the game.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:38 , Chris Wilson7 mins
Surprise around the Emirates as the corner is taken short, with a decent routine ending as Madueke stings the palms of Pickford in goal.
The Gunners come again but the ball out towards Madueke is intercepted at the last.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:36 , Chris Wilson5 mins
The first real foray forward for the hosts ends with a chance for a long throw, before Calafiori does well to win a corner.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:34 , Chris Wilson3 mins
Touches for both sides early on, with Everton getting a feel for the game at the moment as a long ball towards McNeil goes out of play.
Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:32 , Chris Wilson1 min
Hoofed up field from kick-off by Everton, though Arsenal deal with it.
Rice is down early after Iroegbunam lands on his foot, but he’s fine to carry on.
KICK-OFF! Arsenal 0-0 Everton
17:31 , Chris WilsonWe’re underway at the Emirates! The first of two 5.30pm games, and the first of two games that could prove vital in the Premier League title race.
Arsenal vs Everton LIVE
17:25 , Chris WilsonFive minutes away from kick-off at the Emirates. Pep Guardiola has said the title race could be over by the end of the day – but can Arsenal take another step towards it this evening?
Arsenal vs Everton LIVE
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Match stats
17:15 , Chris WilsonArsenal have lost just one of their last 15 league games (W10 D4), going down 3-2 against Manchester United in January.
However, only Arsenal (9) have won more Premier League away games this season than Everton (7). The Toffees have won four of their last five league games on the road (D1), and could win three in a row for the first time since December 2023 (a run of 4).
Arsenal vs Everton LIVE
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Head-to-head
17:00 , Chris WilsonThese two sides have met a total of 226 times, with Arsenal winning 113, Everton winning 65 and 48 endings as draws.
Both meetings ended in draws last season, though the Gunners won the reverse fixture earlier this term, with a 1-0 victory coming courtesy of a Viktor Gyokeres penalty.
Match stats
16:50 , Chris WilsonArsenal are unbeaten in their last six Premier League games against Everton (W4 D2), having lost four of their previous five against them (W1).
Everton have won just one of their last 29 away league games against Arsenal (D5 L23), picking up a 1-0 win in April 2021.
Spring has sprung
16:45 , Will CastleCouldn’t ask for better conditions at the Emirates today.
The secret Guardiola ambition that could see Man City unravel in major Arsenal boost
16:40 , Chris WilsonIf Pep Guardiola was understandably deflated after another bad defeat at Real Madrid, it was actually all the more acute because of the game immediately before.
There’s a belief around Manchester City that the Catalan was unusually emboldened by the FA Cup victory over Newcastle United. The team had recently seen a revival of their attacking play through an aggressive formation that involved Antoine Semenyo tucking in while the full-backs offered the width, with Rodri pinning everything together. Modified for the cup game at St James’ Park, City produced what was probably their most complete performance in months.
The secret Guardiola ambition that could see Man City unravel in major Arsenal boost
Arsenal arrive at the Emirates
16:33 , Will Castle
Moyes opts for makeshift right-back
16:30 , Will CastleWith no James Tarkowski or Jarrad Branthwaite in the team, it looks like David Moyes has opted to move Jake O’Brien into centre-back and play midfielder James Garner at right-back, rather than rush Seamus Coleman back from a minor issue.
The Irishman is on the bench while Tim Iroegbunam fills in alongside Idrissa Gueye in defensive midfield.
Beto is preferred to Thierno Barry up front.
Gyokeres drops to Arsenal bench
16:26 , Will CastleMikel Arteta has switched things up front, swapping out Viktor Gyokeres for Kai Havertz in what is the German’s first start since returning from a muscle injury.
Noni Madueke is preferred on the left to Gabriel Martinelli, while Leandro Trossard is still out injured.
Riccardo Calafiori also comes into the team after recovering from a knock.
CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS!
16:16 , Will CastleArsenal XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze; Saka, Havertz, Madueke.
Everton XI: Pickford; Garner, O'Brien, Keane, Mykolenko; Gueye, Iroegbunam; McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Beto.
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💪 Calafiori comes in
⚡ Madueke and Saka out wide
🎯 Havertz with the start
Let’s take another big step, Gunners 👊
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Team news
16:10 , Chris WilsonThe line-ups will be released in the next hour or so, so here’s a reminder of the early team news for both sides...
Mikel Merino is absent with a foot injury for the hosts Arsenal, who may also be without Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard.
The pair missed the Leverkusen tie and remain doubts for the weekend, but Arteta received a boost in defence as Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori both recovered from knocks to make the bench and are fit to feature at the Emirates.
Everton are without Jack Grealish and Carlos Alcaraz but should have a full-strength squad otherwise, with Seamus Coleman expected to recover from a minor issue.
Arteta on set-pieces and goals in the Premier League
16:00 , Chris WilsonHere’s what Mikel Arteta had to say during his press conference, when asked about corners and long throws:
"That's where there are rules. If we don't want to see long throws it's very simple, give four seconds for the long throws if you need. The biggest problem is the man-to-man. If all managers agree you cannot defend the man-to-man tomorrow you're going to have a different league. I guarantee you a different league."
When asked why only six Premier League games this season have been won by four or more goals, he added: "This is the reality and if you don't want to see it, it's because probably we have to change the glasses of the perspective that we see the game because this is the reality of our league right now."
Moyes on Arsenal
15:50 , Chris Wilson"No, I don't think they'll be fearing us because of the level of the player, but I hope that they will give us the respect which we deserve because we have been performing well enough,” said David Moyes when asked whether Arsenal will fear his side and their away record.
On Arsenal’s set-pieces, he adds: "It's part of the game. And if there's this thing out there where everybody has to play the beautiful game and everything has to be perfect, well, if we all done that it would be boring. Football would be boring."
David Moyes explains how Mikel Arteta has ‘evolved’ Arsenal ahead of meeting with Everton
15:40 , Chris WilsonEverton manager David Moyes has defended "unbelievable" Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta from some of the criticism his style of play has received.
Despite leading the Premier League and finishing top of the Champions League group stage, the Gunners boss has come under scrutiny for their over-reliance on set-pieces and lack of exciting football.
Moyes, who signed Arteta as a player in his first spell with the Toffees, does not understand the backlash.
David Moyes explains how Arteta has ‘evolved’ Arsenal ahead of meeting with Everton
Mikel Arteta makes peace with Fabian Hurzeler after Arsenal time-wasting jibe
15:30 , Chris WilsonMikel Arteta insisted he and Fabian Hurzeler were on good terms after the Brighton boss reached out to clear up his critical comments about Arsenal’s style of play.
Hurzeler accused the Gunners of “making their own rules” following last week’s 1-0 loss to the Premier League leaders and on Friday revealed he had exchanged texts with Arteta, telling the Spaniard he had “huge respect” for the Arsenal boss and everyone at the club.
Arteta refused to reveal the details of their exchange and doubled down in his defence of their approach ahead of Saturday’s top-flight meeting with Everton.
Mikel Arteta makes peace with Fabian Hurzeler after Arsenal time-wasting jibe
When is Arsenal v Everton?
15:20 , Chris WilsonArsenal host Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday 14 March, with kick-off at 5.30pm GMT.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can follow the clash live on Sky Sports Main Event and streaming service Sky Go. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription
Predicted line-ups
15:14 , Chris WilsonArsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Zubimendi, Saka, Eze, Martinelli, Havertz
Everton XI: Pickford, O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko, Garner, Gueye, McNeil, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye, Barry
Team news
15:10 , Chris WilsonEverton are without Jack Grealish and Carlos Alcaraz but should have a full-strength squad otherwise, with Seamus Coleman expected to recover from a minor issue.
Team news
15:07 , Chris WilsonMikel Merino is absent with a foot injury for the hosts Arsenal, who may also be without Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard.
The pair missed the Leverkusen tie and remain doubts for the weekend, but Arteta received a boost in defence as Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori both recovered from knocks to make the bench and are fit to feature at the Emirates.
Arsenal vs Everton LIVE
15:03 , Chris WilsonArsenal will be hoping for a return to usual fare as they host Everton in the Premier League a few days after a chastening Champions League draw to Bayer Leverkusen.
Mikel Arteta’s side were undone by their own weapon of choice, the well-executed set-piece, on Wednesday and needed a late Kai Havertz penalty to avoid an unexpected defeat on a night in which several of the Premier League’s top teams came unstuck in Europe.
In the top flight however they are on safer ground and will bid to extend their seven-point lead at the top of the table against David Moyes’ Toffees, who ran out 2-0 winners over struggling Burnley last time out.
Everton themselves are pushing for a European place and sit one point off seventh-placed Brentford, so will hope to continue their fine away record and get revenge for their 1-0 loss in the reverse fixture earlier this term.
Good afternoon
14:58 , Chris WilsonHello and welcome to The Independent’s live blog coverage of today’s Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates.
The Gunners come into the game hoping to stretch their lead at the top of the table to 10 points ahead of Manchester City’s fixture against West Ham this evening, and we’ll have all the latest team news, build-up and updates right here.
