Arsenal vs Everton Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 18/02/2020, 16:21  by James | Modified on 18/02/2020 at 17:21 in Premier League Predictions

Arsenal host Everton in the Premier League this weekend with both sides looking to build on the momentum picked up from big wins last week. The announcement of a European competitions ban for Manchester City further incentivizes the clubs as an additional Champions League place will open up. Arsenal, six points off fifth in tenth place, are two points behind ninth-placed Everton. Both clubs are enjoying rejuvenations that simultaneously began after their last meeting. A drab goalless draw was played out between the pair in one of the worst games of the season while Arteta and Ancelotti waited in their respective wings. Arsenal have only lost one of Arteta's eight games in charge. This steeliness is newfound and positive. However, only two of those eight games have been wins and the most recent was against an inviting Newcastle defence. The Gunners need to work on killing off opponents.

Arteta is some way behind Ancelotti in terms of impressive results. He has won as many matches (five) in his eight games in charge than Everton had in their previous 18 Premier League outings. The Toffees play with a confidence that wasn't there previously, the transformation of Dominic Calvert-Lewin being a prime example. The forward has looked like a completely different player under the tutelage of his Italian coach, scoring six goals in his last eight league games. A strong striker who can bully defences, Calvert-Lewin will be a testing fight for Arsenal's centre-halves. We suggest backing the forward in a first goalscorer bet.