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Arsenal FC vs. Everton FC
Defeats in the North London derby and away at Newcastle United saw Arsenal slip to 5th in the Premier League and out of the Champions League ranks. On the last matchday, the Gunners have to win and Tottenham have to lose for Mikel Arteta’s team to play in the top flight next season. If Spurs do not lose, Arsenal would lose out even if they win. With Tottenham hosting bottom of the table Norwich, it is very likely that Arsenal will miss out on 4th place and once again only get to play Europa League next year. However, before that happens, the Gunners will want to do their homework against Everton.
Everton FC clinched their place in the league with a 3-2 home win over Crystal Palace on Thursday night. After Frank Lampard took over the Toffees, the blue team on Merseyside slipped badly into the relegation battle. Game after game the Toffees lost. Despite great turmoil, Everton managed to turn the tide against Chelsea. Lampard’s team picked up ten points from the last five games, which are crucial for staying in the relegation zone. To see if the Toffees could upset the Gunners again, read our Arsenal – Everton betting tip.
Arsenal – Everton Info
– Date & Time: 22/05/2022, at 17:00.
– Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 38
– TV broadcast: Sky
Arsenal Form & Balance Check
For Arsenal, the Champions League has once again become a distant memory. The starting position before the last matchday is well known. But how did it come to this? Arsenal were on a high after their 1-0 defeat at Southampton on 16 April. The Gunners won four games in a row. Manchester United, Chelsea, West Ham and Leeds were all beaten. So it was a surprise that Arsenal couldn’t keep up with Tottenham and lost 3-0. But even more surprising was that the Londoners also lost 2-0 at Newcastle without really having a chance to score. So once again it will only be the Europa League for Arsenal.
Home to Europe
Looking at the home table, Arsenal would have qualified for the Champions League. In this, the Gunners rank 4th. Arsenal have only lost two of their 18 home games so far. Coach Arteta’s team has won a full twelve games at home. To illustrate this strength more clearly, it must be said that Liverpool and Manchester City have only won two more home games. Furthermore, keeper Ramsdale has only had to make 16 saves at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal facts & analysis
– Arsenal have lost two games in a row without scoring a goal of their own (0:3, 0:2).
– The Gunners are the fourth strongest home team this season.
– Arsenal have only lost twice at home in 18 games so far.
Everton Form & Balance Check
Everton avoided the first relegation in the club’s history on Thursday night. With the Toffees just two points off the first relegation spot before the start of the penultimate matchday, anxiety was mounting on the blue side of Merseyside. Never before had Everton been relegated since splitting four English divisions. Since the formation of the Premier League in 1962 (then called the First Division), the Toffees have always remained in the top flight. After Thursday’s victory over Crystal Palace, it was clear that Everton will continue to play in the top division for the 60th season. Everton saved themselves with three wins from their last five games. However, it is their worst season since 2004 when the Toffees finished 17th in the table.
Relegated away
One reason Everton were playing against relegation was largely down to their away performances so far. Only ten points have resulted from 18 away games so far. With this yield the Toffees are together with Norwich the worst away team in the Premier League. With this record Everton would be relegated. In addition, Lampard’s team conceded 36 goals away from home, the second most in the Premier League. Everton have won only two away games this season.
Everton facts & analysis
– Everton have won just one of their last 15 away games.
– Away from home, the Toffees are the second worst team.
– Everton concede the second most goals away from home.
Predicted line-up – last update on 20 May 2022
Compared to Monday’s 2-0 defeat at Newcastle, coach Arteta could make some changes to his 4-2-3-1 system. For example, the recently hapless Nketiah could be replaced by Lacazette up front. The same goes for Smith-Rowe, who could make way for Martinelli.
On Thursday night Everton won against the Eagles through fight and above all determination. Although a standard situation brought about the 3-2 winning goal, the Toffees played forward an unusual amount. Since this approach brought them three points, it is conceivable that Everton will also play in a 3-4-3 system in London.
Arsenal – Everton direct comparison & Statistics
Arsenal and Everton have already met 202 times. In this duel, Arsenal earned the more positive record. The Gunners have won 99 matches, whereas the Toffees have only won 60. A further 43 meetings ended in draws. The last time they met, the whistle blew 2-1 in Everton’s favour.
– The last encounter at Arsenal was won 1-0 by Everton.
– Everton have won their last three meetings with Arsenal.
– Arsenal have won only one of their last five matches against Everton.
– Of the last 26 home games against Everton, Arsenal have lost only the last encounter, and thus only one since 1996.
