Everton vs Arsenal Preview: Premier League Clash Dec 20, 2025

Title-chasing Arsenal face a depleted Everton under David Moyes at Hill Dickinson Stadium on December 20, 2025. Full match preview, team news, injuries, predicted lineups, and prediction for this key Premier League fixture.

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On Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 8:00 PM GMT, where top-of-the-table Arsenal face off against face a depleted Everton in the Premier League at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The match is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM GMT and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports In the UK, and in the US on NBCSN/Peacock.

In-depth match preview with latest team news, injuries, predicted lineups, head-to-head stats, key players to watch, and score prediction for this crucial title-race clash.

Head-to-Head History

Arsenal hold a historical edge (most wins over any single opponent in English top-flight history).

Recent games often low-scoring; only one of the last four H2H produced over 2.5 goals.

Everton tough at home against Arsenal historically, but the Gunners are unbeaten in the fixture for nearly three years.

Players to watch: Bukayo Saka (key for Arsenal creativity), James Garner (Everton's midfield engine), Leandro Trossard (in-form for Arsenal away games).

Match Details:

NAME: Everton vs Arsenal
DATE: Saturday, Dec 20, 2025
TIME: 8:00 PM GMT / UK time (3:00 PM ET, 1:30 AM IST (Sunday, December 21), 9:00 PM Nigeria, 11:00 PM Kenya, 10:00 PM South Africa).
VENUE: Hill Dickinson Stadium

When is Everton vs Arsenal?

Everton vs Arsenal is scheduled for an 8:00 PM UK kick-off on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

How to watch?

Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League with streaming via Sky Go or NOW in the UK, on Star Sports network with streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in India, on USA Network with streaming on Peacock and NBC.com in the United States and Streaming on Fubo in Canada will all be airing live coverage of the event.

Live Match

Everton vs Arsenal Team News

Everton Team News

Everton are significantly depleted due to a combination of injuries, suspensions, and international call-ups for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

David Moyes has described the absences as a major blow, particularly in midfield and attack, limiting their options against the league leaders.

Out or Unavailable:

Idrissa Gueye (AFCON - Senegal)

Iliman Ndiaye (AFCON - Senegal)

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (hamstring injury - forced off early vs Chelsea; ruled out)

Seamus Coleman (hamstring injury - expected back early January 2026)

Jarrad Branthwaite (muscle/hamstring injury - sidelined until mid-January)

Merlin Röhl (injury - not specified, but unavailable)

Available/Doubts Resolved:

Jack Grealish (recent concerns, but confirmed fit and available by Moyes)

Arsenal Team News

Arsenal's defensive crisis continues with multiple long-term absentees, but they benefit from a full week's rest and the return of Riccardo Calafiori from suspension.

Mikel Arteta has positive updates on some recoveries, though none are ready for this match.

Out:

Gabriel Magalhães (thigh/hamstring - progressing well, pitch sessions underway; targeting late December/early January return)

Ben White (hamstring - picked up vs Wolves; out until mid-January)

Cristhian Mosquera (ankle)

Kai Havertz (knee - longer-term, expected back sometime in December but not yet)

Max Dowman (ankle)

Returns/Available:

Riccardo Calafiori (back from one-game suspension)

Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, and Piero Hincapié form a reshuffled backline

Attack options boosted with Viktor Gyökeres and Leandro Trossard in form; Martin Ødegaard expected to return to the starting XI

Everton vs Arsenal Match Summary

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Predicted starting lineup

Everton possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Iroegbunam, Garner; McNeil (or Dibling), Alcaraz, Grealish; Barry.

Arsenal possible starting lineup (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Hincapié, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard; Saka, Gyökeres, Trossard.

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