Match Thread Everton 1-1 Arsenal. Sat April 5th. 12.30pm

[Marius57]

I'd rather just put a traffic cone on top of a squirrel and select that than have Doucoure mate. It's just dreadful to watch moves break down time after time after time and the reason being that he's there because he's good off the ball.

My mums really good off the ball, my dogs really good off the ball as well. They're both probably the same ability wise as him on the ball.

Oh well, hopefully he pops up with a goal or some kind of positive contribution and every game that passes is a game closer to seeing a bunch of players who aren't good enough leave.

I’m in complete agreement mate. Just have no belief he gets dropped because of him working hard and getting in the way.

Our front 3 had passing accuracy of 36%, 44% and 60% against Liverpool. It’s appalling.

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

I think this will be a draw as does sporting life...

Everton vs Arsenal​

• Kick-off time: 12:45 BST, Saturday
• TV Channel: TNT Sports 1
• Home 4/1 | Draw 12/5 | Away 8/11

Arsenal were very good in midweek against Fulham, and welcomed back Bukayo Saka. The issue is that not only did they lose Gabriel and Jurrien Timber to injury, the former for the remainder of the season, they have the biggest game of their season in midweek, so with Liverpool maintaining their lead at the top, motivation could be low here.

The Gunners are 12 points off top spot with eight games to go, and are 11 points above fifth-placed Newcastle, so could cruise to then finish and save their best efforts for Europe.

Gabriel Magalhaes is out for the season
Saka won't be risked from the start here, Gabriel and Timber are out, as is Riccardo Calafiori, and with Ben White a doubt, the Gunners could be extremely light on defensive bodies as it is, and that's before factoring in potentially reserving their best for midweek.

That's enough for me to immediately want to back EVERTON DOUBLE CHANCE.

• CLICK HERE to back Everton or Draw double chance with Sky Bet

The Gunners' attack has been struggling ever since Kai Havertz went down injured - scoring just six goals in six league games - and Everton have been solid defensively under David Moyes, while also offering much more attacking threat.

Everton were narrowly beaten in midweek at Anfield, their first loss in 10 league outings, and have made Goodison Park a tough place to visit once again, going unbeaten in five PL games in front of their own fans.

Since Moyes took charge they averaged 1.54 xGF and 1.03 xGA per game which is a very impressive return, and more of the same should see them extend their home unbeaten run against an Arsenal side with bigger fish to fry.

Score prediction: Everton 1-1 Arsenal (Sky Bet odds: 11/2)

 

[maccavennie]

I’m in complete agreement mate. Just have no belief he gets dropped because of him working hard and getting in the way.

Our front 3 had passing accuracy of 36%, 44% and 60% against Liverpool. It’s appalling.

Who was whose stats mate

 

[Kaiser Soysauce]

Given it's inevitable anyway I would like to add 1 if not 3 points to our tally to ensure mathematical safety

I think we're safe now mate. No way we lose all our games and Ipswich win the next 5, or win 4 and draw 2 whilst scoring about 20 odd goals. They aren't even catching Wolves.

Also......Poor @FOXINPEACE

 

[W84 Dum Freeze]

Hide his hair dye with the Arteta money...

 

[Kaiser Soysauce]

He did play well but he ultimately should have been sent off for a stupid challenge he seems to do EVERY game and now that he has done it against the RS, he will definitely be punished every single time.

He is the captain of our club and behaves so stupidly when he doesn't need to.

Also I want Branthwaite to stay and him with O'Brien would be excellent

Lol, news just in, Tarks retrospectively red carded and suspended by Everton fan....

Fans 2000-2024: " we need some snide in the squad"

@mccole 2025:

 

[Toffeelover]

What is it that Moyes sees in Harrison and Doucs that the fans do not ?

 

[PeregrineT]

Hopefully we have NDiaye back, and that means we have a go at this. With how tough the next 4 fixtures are even 3 points from them would be good, but this would be a good one to go for. Maybe we put Broja or Chermiti up top here, and go:

Pickford
Obrien Tarks Branthwaite Myko
Gana Garner
Lindstrom Alcaraz Ndiaye
Broja

Id feel good about that. I really feel we should be starting to get Chermiti time, as we need to see what he can be for next season.

 

[gonetomorrow]

Lunchtime kick-off?
Our chaps will be mentally and physically exhausted after their midweek efforts. Arsenal will have had a full day on us. Obviously.

 

[Marius57]

Who was whose stats mate

Beto 36
Harrison 44
Doucoure 60

has to be one of the least effective attacking lines in the league

 

[maccavennie]

Beto 36
Harrison 44
Doucoure 60

has to be one of the least effective attacking lines in the league

Proper grim reading that isn't it.

 

[Neiler]

 

[Paul Rideout]

Beto 36
Harrison 44
Doucoure 60

has to be one of the least effective attacking lines in the league

You could be mistaken for thinking those figures were guesses of age based on on the ball ability > 60mins

 

[Vintage]

I don't care about how it impacts the title race, I want to win this. Living in London I know far too many Gooners. If we're to use Anti-Dychism, it's actually 1 win in 7 which isn't great. Really want Moyes to switch it up an try something like this.

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That's the team I'd go for but with Tim in for Garner

 

[Vintage]

Hopefully we have NDiaye back, and that means we have a go at this. With how tough the next 4 fixtures are even 3 points from them would be good, but this would be a good one to go for. Maybe we put Broja or Chermiti up top here, and go:

Pickford
Obrien Tarks Branthwaite Myko
Gana Garner
Lindstrom Alcaraz Ndiaye
Broja

Id feel good about that. I really feel we should be starting to get Chermiti time, as we need to see what he can be for next season.

Lindstrom out for this one mate