Arsenal Host Everton with Eyes on Top Spot

Arsenal host Everton at Emirates Stadium in Gameweek 8 of the Premier League on Saturday, October 24. The clash sees second take on eighth, with both sides heading into the weekend off the back of contrasting midweek outings.

Mikel Arteta's side sit second in the standings with 18 points from seven matches, trailing leaders Manchester City by just three points. The Gunners have racked up six wins and one defeat, scoring 11 and conceding five. Following a narrow 1-0 league win over Nottingham Forest, the north Londoners earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw away to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

Everton, meanwhile, occupy eighth place on 10 points (two wins, four draws, one defeat) with a goal difference of 8:7. David Moyes' men suffered their first league loss of the season last time out, falling 2-0 at home to Chelsea to bring their unbeaten streak to an end.

The main headache for the hosts is Bukayo Saka, who picked up a hamstring problem early on against Bayern Munich and has been ruled out. William Saliba and Christos Tzolis also remain unavailable for Arteta. In attack, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke are tipped to feature from the start.

Unlike their hosts, Everton boast a clean bill of health with no major selection concerns. The Merseysiders will once again lean on Thierno Barry as their primary attacking outlet, with the forward in fine form since the start of the campaign.

Arsenal hold a clear advantage in recent head-to-head meetings, winning three and drawing two of the last five encounters, with Everton winless across that span. The previous clash at Emirates Stadium in March 2026 ended in a 2-0 victory for the Gunners.