English Premier
2012-03-21 - Everton vs Arsenal
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Everton welcome Arsenal to Goodison Park looking to put a stop to Arsenal's fine run which have seen them picked up five wins in a row now when they meet on Wednesday night.
It has to be said that Everton's decent league form ended abruptly last week after going down 3-0 to Liverpool in the Merseyside derby and they were also held by Sunderland in the FA Cup on Saturday.
And it needs to be said that before the defeat to Liverpool, Everton had been unbeaten in all competitions for two months. A run of seven games in 21 days and plus their FA Cup with Sunderland means they could be facing fatigue as a reason.
It will also be interesting to see the fans reaction to Mikel Arteta, who spent six-and-a-half years with Everton. The Spaniard has settled well into Arsene Wenger's side, playing 23 times in the Premier League this season and scoring six goals
For the visitors Arsenal, the player to watch out for has to be Robin van Persie no doubt.
Team News :
Everton Team News :
Everton are likely to be without Darron Gibson, Jack Rodwell and Seamus Coleman for the visit of Arsenal. It has been reported that ex-Manchester United man Gibson is still struggling with a knee problem, while fellow midfielder Rodwell has suffered a slight recurrence of a hamstring injury and winger Coleman picked up a knock in the FA Cup draw with Sunderland on Saturday.
The good news is that South African playmaker Steven Pienaar is available to boss David Moyes after being cup-tied for the Sunderland clash.
Arsenal Team News :
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has shrugged off a minor calf problem to be fit for this clash. Teenager Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will expect to feature and Tomas Rosicky, the Czech Republic international, has been in fantastic form in recent games.
Meanwhile, Midfielder Abou Diaby has recovered from a hamstring injury, but will not be involved in the first team after a run-out for the reserves.
Francis Coquelin (hamstring) is close to a return, but centre-back Per Mertesacker (ankle) and midfielder Jack Wilshere (ankle) remain out of the side.
Possible lineups
Everton : Howard, Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Drenthe, Cahill, Neville, Fellaini, Osman, Jelavic
Arsenal : Szczesny, Sagna, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Gibbs, Walcott, Arteta, Song, Rosicky, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Van Persie
Predictions :
Take Arsenal to win this match considering that they have won here three of their last four visits here and last season won here 2-1.
The Pick :
Everton 0-1 Arsenal
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for Arsenal to win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Arsenal and give the -1/4 ball for them to get their sixth win in a row now.
