Arsenal host Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Premier League Matchweek 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00pm BST. The defending champions enter the fixture second with 18 points from seven matches, three behind Manchester City, while Everton arrive after suffering their first Premier League defeat of the season.
Arsenal still have a major Champions League assignment away to Bayern Munich on Wednesday before returning to league action. Their final injury picture and physical condition could therefore change before Everton arrive in north London.
Head-to-Head Summary
Arsenal have increasingly controlled this fixture. Across the last 10 Premier League meetings, the Gunners have won six, Everton have won two and two have finished level. Arsenal have scored 17 goals in those matches compared with Everton's six.
The most important recent trend is Everton's seven-match winless run against Arsenal. Their last victory came at Goodison Park in February 2023. Since then, Arsenal have won five of seven, including both meetings in 2025-26 without conceding.
Everton's last league victory at the Emirates came in April 2021. Arsenal won the corresponding fixture 2-0 in March 2026 through late goals from Viktor Gyökeres and Max Dowman.
Last 10 Meetings
March 14, 2026 — Arsenal 2-0 Everton
December 20, 2025 — Everton 0-1 Arsenal
April 5, 2025 — Everton 1-1 Arsenal
December 14, 2024 — Arsenal 0-0 Everton
May 19, 2024 — Arsenal 2-1 Everton
September 17, 2023 — Everton 0-1 Arsenal
March 1, 2023 — Arsenal 4-0 Everton
February 4, 2023 — Everton 1-0 Arsenal
May 22, 2022 — Arsenal 5-1 Everton
December 6, 2021 — Everton 2-1 Arsenal
Arsenal have kept four consecutive clean sheets in this fixture, another sign of how the balance has shifted towards Arteta's side.
Arsenal Current Form
Arsenal's last five competitive matches have produced four victories and one defeat. They beat Ipswich Town 4-2 in the League Cup, lost 3-0 at Brighton, then responded with victories over Leeds United, Lille and Nottingham Forest.
Arteta's team have become particularly effective at managing tight matches. They struggled to create against Forest and did not register a shot on target until Noni Madueke's deflected winner in the 80th minute, yet still left with three points and another clean sheet. Eight of Arsenal's 11 league goals this season have arrived after halftime.
Defensively, their start remains impressive. Arsenal have conceded only five Premier League goals in seven matches and have also kept clean sheets in both Champions League games.
The main concern is workload. A demanding Wednesday night in Munich would leave only a short recovery period before Everton.
Everton Current Form
Everton's last five competitive matches have produced two wins, two draws and one defeat. They drew 0-0 at Tottenham, beat Wolves 1-0 in the League Cup, defeated Ipswich 1-0, drew 2-2 at Hull and then lost 2-0 to Chelsea.
The Chelsea defeat was their first in the Premier League this season. Everton competed well during the first half but were punished after the interval by two Pedro Neto goals. Thierno Barry had one of their better opportunities but could not convert.
Before facing Chelsea, Everton had gone six league matches unbeaten. James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite provide considerable physical strength centrally, but attacking efficiency remains their main challenge against stronger opposition.
Arsenal are unlikely to concede many high-quality chances, so Everton must be more clinical than they were against Chelsea.
Arsenal Team News and Injuries
Piero Hincapié remained unavailable before the Forest match after suffering an injury during additional training following the victory over Leeds. Martin Zubimendi was much closer to returning, with Arteta reporting significant progress in his recovery.
Arsenal's squad situation must remain provisional because of Wednesday's Champions League match against Bayern. Any fresh injury or suspension could alter Arteta's options for Saturday.
The Gunners still have significant depth. Madueke demonstrated that by changing the Forest match from the bench, while Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard and Eberechi Eze give Arteta several different attacking and midfield combinations.
Everton Team News and Injuries
Everton received positive news before facing Chelsea. Vitalii Mykolenko returned after a minor injury sustained on international duty, while Merlin Röhl also came back into the starting lineup following a recent knock.
Branthwaite started alongside Tarkowski and was able to continue after his collision with Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martínez. There has been no subsequent announcement ruling the centre-back out of the Arsenal game.
Michael Keane was absent from the Chelsea squad, but Everton did not identify that absence as an injury. Moyes' pre-match press conference should therefore provide greater clarity before Keane is treated as unavailable.
Tactical Match Analysis
Arsenal should dominate possession and territory. Everton are unlikely to try to control the ball for extended periods, so Moyes' priority will probably be protecting central areas and forcing Arsenal to attack around the outside.
That makes movement between the lines crucial. Ødegaard and Eze can receive behind Everton's midfield, while Saka and Madueke can isolate the full-backs. Arsenal must avoid allowing possession to become slow and predictable, particularly because Tarkowski and Branthwaite are comfortable defending crosses when their structure is set.
Set pieces provide another route through the delivery of Rice and Saka, although Everton are physically strong enough to compete aerially.
Everton's best attacking opportunity may come through transitions. Jack Grealish can retain possession under pressure and carry the ball forward, while Barry provides a physical central target. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall can also make supporting runs from midfield. Everton started all three against Chelsea.
Arsenal's counter-press will therefore matter almost as much as their attacking possession. If Rice and the defenders quickly recover loose balls, Everton may struggle to escape their own half. If Grealish or James Garner can play through that first wave, Barry could find space before Arsenal reorganise.
The scheduling difference also deserves attention. Everton have an entire week to prepare specifically for Arsenal, whereas Arteta's players must recover from a Champions League trip to Munich.
Key Players to Watch
Bukayo Saka
Saka remains Arsenal's most reliable source of creativity from the right. His dribbling can force Everton's left side deeper, while his set-piece delivery gives Arsenal another way to create against a compact defensive block.
Declan Rice
Rice will be essential in controlling transitions. His ability to recover second balls can keep Everton trapped in their own half, while his passing allows Arsenal to switch the point of attack when central routes become crowded.
Thierno Barry
Barry has scored six goals this season and leads Everton's attack. His physical presence gives Moyes a direct outlet whenever Arsenal press high, and Everton will need him to make limited chances count.
Jack Grealish
Grealish can help Everton escape pressure by protecting possession, drawing fouls and carrying the ball forward. His ability to slow a transition before releasing teammates could be particularly valuable if Arsenal dominate the ball.
What the Numbers Tell Us
Arsenal have won six of the last 10 league meetings; Everton have won two, with two draws.
Arsenal have scored 17 goals across those matches compared with Everton's six.
Everton are winless in the last seven meetings.
Arsenal have kept four consecutive clean sheets against Everton.
Arsenal have 18 points from seven league games and have conceded only five goals.
Everton's 2-0 loss to Chelsea was their first league defeat of the season.
Eight of Arsenal's 11 league goals have been scored after halftime.
The numbers favour Arsenal, although Everton's six-match unbeaten start before the Chelsea defeat shows that Moyes has made them much more difficult to beat.
Who Has the Statistical Edge?
Arsenal have the clear statistical edge. They have six Premier League victories from seven, one of the division's strongest defensive records, home advantage and a dominant recent record against Everton.
The main variable is recovery. Arsenal's Champions League trip to Bayern could leave Arteta with tired players or fresh injury concerns, while Everton can prepare specifically for this fixture throughout the week.
A draw is realistic if Everton defend compactly, keep the match goalless deep into the second half and take advantage of any Arsenal fatigue. The Toffees have already demonstrated that they can frustrate stronger possession teams.
However, Arsenal's ability to win tight matches, defensive strength and seven-game unbeaten run in this head-to-head make the defending champions the more convincing side statistically.
Conclusion
Arsenal vs Everton brings together a defending champion maintaining pressure on Manchester City and an Everton side whose unbeaten Premier League start ended against Chelsea. Arsenal have 18 points from seven games and have responded to the Brighton defeat with three consecutive victories in all competitions.
Recent head-to-head history strongly favours the Gunners. Everton have not won any of the last seven meetings, while Arsenal have kept four consecutive clean sheets in the fixture.
Moyes still has a credible route to a result through compact defending, Grealish's ball retention and Barry's physical presence. Everton also benefit from a full week of preparation while Arsenal travel to Bayern on Wednesday.
Even with that scheduling disadvantage, Arsenal's defensive strength, home advantage and recent dominance of the matchup give them the clear statistical edge. A draw remains realistic if Everton can keep the contest tight, but Arsenal enter in the stronger overall position.