What a wild couple of days, right? I mean could things have gone any crazier with this entire Europe Super League fiasco?
Okay, now that it appears to be off the table (for now), let’s bring our focus back to Arsenal on the pitch.
Friday is a huge test for the Gunners as we host Everton. We lost to the Toffees 2-1 at Goodison Park on December 19th. Currently, Arsenal trails Everton by only 3 points in the league table. However, due to the Gunner’s goal differential advantage, a win over Carlo Ancelotti’s squad would move AFC into 8th place.
When selecting Friday’s starting XI, Mikel Arteta will have to deal with several key players who will remain on the sidelines, including Aubameyang, Odegaard, Lacazette, Luiz and Tierney.
With that said, here is my predicted starting XI line-up to face Everton on Friday in Emirates Stadium…
[4-2-3-1]
Nketiah
Martinelli, Smith Rowe, Saka
Elneny, Partey
Xhaka, Gabriel, Holding, Chambers
Leno
Predicted final score: ARSENAL 1 – Everton 2
COYG prove me wrong!
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The Gunners defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Wednesday to win both matches in this season’s North London Derby. With the win Arsenal moves back into 2nd place on the Premier League table.
According to The Mail, Arsenal, is in advanced talks to sign Real Sociedad Martin Zubimendi at the end of this season for a reported $61.2-million (USD).
Takehiro Tomiyasu has returned to full training with the first team after recovering from a knee injury. 
Martin Odegaard, “We need to be sharper in the key moments to make sure we get the results we’ve worked for. We have to keep going and keep improving. There is no choice for us now.”
