Arsenal vs Everton: Premier League Preview, Team News and H2H

Arsenal vs Everton takes place at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, 24 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC (15:00 BST). Arsenal begin Matchweek 8 three points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City, while Everton aim to respond to a 2–0 home defeat against Chelsea.

Bukayo Saka’s injury is a major selection issue for Mikel Arteta after the winger went off during Arsenal’s 2–2 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich. Everton manager David Moyes has kept his own injury details private, leaving questions over his starting XI. For changing scores and league positions, follow SportPesa Score.

Competition	Premier League 2026/27 — Matchweek 8
Date	Saturday, 24 October 2026
Kick-off	14:00 UTC / 15:00 BST / 16:00 SAST / 17:00 EAT
Stadium	Emirates Stadium, London
Referee	Tony Harrington
League positions before kick-off	Arsenal: 2nd, 18 points; Everton: 8th, 10 points

The fixture falls before the United Kingdom’s change from British Summer Time to Greenwich Mean Time on 25 October, so the London kick-off is 15:00 BST.

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Arsenal will be without Bukayo Saka after he picked up a thigh injury against Bayern Munich on Wednesday. The winger left that 2–2 Champions League match early, and Arteta’s latest update did not offer an immediate return date. William Saliba and Christos Tzolis were also listed as unavailable in the latest pre-match reporting. Piero Hincapié could return after missing three games with an ankle issue.

With Saka absent, Arteta must adjust his attacking balance. Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze are possible wide options, while the roles of Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice and Kai Havertz can shape how Arsenal create chances. Those are selection possibilities rather than confirmed starters.

David Moyes declined to give definitive answers on Everton’s injury concerns at his Friday press conference. He specifically would not confirm Jarrad Branthwaite’s availability. That makes an official starting XI particularly important for assessing Everton’s defensive options.

Christian Nørgaard made his Everton debut as a late substitute against Chelsea, but Moyes said the midfielder was still short of full condition after limited pre-season preparation. Jordan Pickford, James Tarkowski, James Garner, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry were among the players used in Everton’s most recent league matches; their selection against Arsenal is not confirmed.

Arsenal are second on 18 points from seven games, having won six times. They beat Nottingham Forest 1–0 in their last league match on 18 October before coming from behind to draw 2–2 away at Bayern Munich in Europe. Their recent domestic victories also include wins over Leeds United and Sunderland.

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Everton are eighth with 10 points from seven league fixtures. The Toffees lost 2–0 to Chelsea on 17 October following a 2–2 draw at Hull City and a 1–0 victory against Ipswich Town. The Premier League’s matchweek analysis notes that Everton have gone eight away league matches without a win.

Arsenal, last five league matches	Chelsea 2–1 W; Sunderland 2–0 W; Brighton 3–0 W; Leeds 2–1 W; Nottingham Forest 1–0 W
Everton, last five league matches	Manchester United 2–2 D; Tottenham 0–0 D; Ipswich Town 1–0 W; Hull City 2–2 D; Chelsea 0–2 L

Arsenal have enjoyed the stronger recent Premier League record in this fixture and enter Saturday with home advantage. Everton nevertheless have the defensive personnel and experience to make possession difficult for the hosts. Historical results provide context but do not decide the next meeting.

For this fixture, Arsenal’s reduced attacking options may matter more than older head-to-head totals. Everton’s task is to remain compact without allowing Arsenal repeated entries into central shooting positions or easy delivery from wide areas.

Saka’s absence removes a regular source of right-sided ball progression and attacking combinations. Arsenal’s 1–0 win against Forest produced only six shots and no big chances, according to Premier League analysis, making chance creation a relevant concern even with their strong league record.

Everton’s extended winless away run makes their approach at Emirates Stadium a significant subplot. Moyes may prioritise spacing between midfield and defence before using direct passes or wide transitions, but the actual shape will depend on his final selection.

Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard provide Arsenal with ball progression and passing range, while James Garner and Everton’s deeper midfield options can influence how effectively the visitors disrupt circulation. Set pieces, turnovers and second balls could also matter.

Confirmed starting lineups are ordinarily released closer to kick-off. Follow Arsenal vs Everton updates on SportPesa Score for the score, match events and current Premier League standings. Everton’s official match centre will also provide a live blog and post-match highlights.

For wider coverage of the season, explore the SportPesa Global Premier League hub. Match markets, if available, should be checked directly on SportPesa Global rather than inferred from editorial analysis.

Saturday, 24 October 2026.

14:00 UTC, 15:00 BST, 16:00 SAST or 17:00 EAT.

Emirates Stadium in London.

Tony Harrington.

No. Arsenal reported that he would miss the match following a thigh injury against Bayern Munich.

Everton manager David Moyes did not confirm his availability in the pre-match press conference.

SportPesa Score and the clubs’ official match centres provide matchday updates.

Arsenal vs Everton presents a test of Arsenal’s attacking depth as the reigning champions try to keep pace with Manchester City. Everton arrive needing to improve their away results after defeat to Chelsea, while uncertainty over team selection adds another layer to the contest. The final lineups, injuries and latest score will clarify how the match develops; follow SportPesa Score for those updates.

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