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Team selection and goals

Manager Mikel Arteta must choose his lineup carefully ahead of the match at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Arsenal aim to stay near the top of the Premier League during the busy holiday period.

Form concerns for Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres has not scored in his last ten Premier League matches, raising questions about his current form.

He returned from a hamstring injury but struggled to make an impact in the recent win over Wolves.

Possible changes in attack

Arteta could start Mikel Merino, who has two goals and three assists in his last five games while Gyokeres was sidelined.

Arteta described Merino as “certainly an option,” showing he may get a chance to start.

Injury and availability updates

Gabriel Jesus might start for the first time since January, although Arteta could rest him for the Carabao Cup tie with Crystal Palace.

Riccardo Calafiori is back from suspension and could return at left-back.

Defence and midfield changes

Ben White will miss the next few games with a minor hamstring issue, while Gabriel and Kai Havertz remain unavailable but are making progress in their recoveries.

Martin Odegaard may replace Eberechi Eze in midfield, and Leandro Trossard could start instead of Gabriel Martinelli.

Match details

The game kicks off at 3 PM ET on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

In the United States, the match is available live on Peacock.

Arteta on his time at the club

Arteta said his time at Arsenal has gone quickly and called it an enjoyable journey: “It's gone fast. A lot happened but it's been an incredible journey and I've enjoyed every minute of it.”

He also said players ask about his long-term future but he does not want to mislead them.

Fixture congestion ahead

The Everton trip is the first of seven matches Arsenal will play in 22 days, including a Carabao Cup tie with Crystal Palace and league games against Brighton and Aston Villa.

Arteta said he likes this time of year because fans are on holiday and the team gets to play more often.

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