Form guide
Arsenal are second in the Premier League with 18 points from seven games and have won nine of their last eleven matches. Their only league defeat was 3-0 at Brighton. They drew 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday, so some rotation is possible. At home they have won all three league games.
Everton are on ten points and hard to beat away from home, with three draws on the road at Hull, Tottenham and Bournemouth. But they have won only one of their last five games and lost 2-0 at home to Chelsea last time out.
Head-to-head
Arsenal are unbeaten in the last six meetings, with four wins and two draws. The games have been tight: none had more than three goals, and Everton scored only twice in the six.
Team news
Arsenal are without defender Saliba, and Saka, Hincapié and Zubimendi are doubts after the trip to Munich. Everton have only a doubt over Mykolenko.
Our prediction and why
We take Arsenal or draw (1X). Arsenal are perfect at home in the league and have not lost to Everton in six meetings. Their injuries and Wednesday's trip to Munich are why we cover the draw.
Other bets to consider
Arsenal to win is a bigger-odds option for slips, rated 70%. Everton's three away draws are the main risk.
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