By the time Arsenal kick-off on Merseyside, they could have slipped to second in the Premier League table as Manchester City are in action against West Ham earlier in the day.
The Gunners have seen their title credentials questioned in recent weeks after failing to win any of their last three away games in the league.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game…
Date, kick-off time and venue
Everton vs Arsenal is scheduled for a 8pm GMT kick-off on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
The match will take place at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Where to watch Everton vs Arsenal
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 7.45pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event ahead of kick-off at 8pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports/TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app/Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Matt Verri at the ground.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights shortly after the final whistle with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.20pm GMT.
Everton vs Arsenal team news
Jack Grealish, on loan from Man City, felt his hamstring during the loss to Chelsea and faces a race against the clock to prove his fitness.
Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye have departed for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) duty so will be unavailable. Merlin Rohl, Jarrad Branthwaite and Seamus Coleman are sidelined through injury.
The Gunners are set to be without Ben White, Gabriel, Kai Havertz, Cristhian Mosquera and youngster Max Dowman for their first-ever visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Gabriel Martinelli and Viktor Gyokeres struggled against Wolves
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Everton vs Arsenal prediction
A rare week off could make all the difference for Arsenal as they have looked rather lethargic of late.
Assuming Man City beat West Ham, pressure will increase on the Gunners and we expect them to respond with a win that will see them top the table at Christmas.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Both meetings between the two sides ended all square last season and Arsenal have not lost to Everton since February 2023.
Everton vs Arsenal match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
