Match at Emirates Stadium, London, in the Premier League (Regular Season - 30), kicks off on 2026-03-14 at 17:30 UTC. Arsenal come in as league leaders (1st, 67 points), while Everton sit 8th on 43 points.
Arsenal Availability
Arsenal are missing two key midfielders. Mikel Merino is ruled out with a leg injury, removing a senior option in the centre of the pitch. Club captain Martin Ødegaard is also out with a knee injury; beyond his leadership, he has contributed 1 goal and 5 assists in just 20 league appearances, a notable creative loss between the lines. In attack, however, main striker Viktor Gyökeres is fit with 10 league goals, and Leandro Trossard is available, bringing 5 goals and 5 assists. Declan Rice is also ready, adding 4 goals and 5 assists from midfield.
Everton Availability
Everton will travel without three experienced names. Creative hub Jack Grealish is ruled out with a foot injury, a major blow given his 2 goals and 6 assists in 20 league games. Carlos Alcaraz and veteran full-back Seamus Coleman are also sidelined. On the plus side, James Garner is available and influential with 2 goals and 5 assists from midfield.
Impact Summary
Arsenal lose Ødegaard’s 6 direct goal contributions, while Everton are without Grealish’s 8. On balance, Everton’s attacking structure is more disrupted, whereas Arsenal still retain a deeper pool of fit creators and scorers.
