James Tarkowski injury latest after missing Arsenal vs Everton
James Tarkowski injury update following Everton’s clash with Arsenal
Everton’s defender James Tarkowski is set to miss the Premier League encounter against Arsenal due to an injury. This marks his first absence from the league this season, adding pressure on the team’s backline as they face the league leaders.
David Moyes’ center-back options
With Tarkowski sidelined, manager David Moyes has opted for Jake O’Brien and Michael Keane as the starting pair in central defense. Jarrad Branthwaite’s injury further complicates the situation, leaving Moyes to rely on a reduced squad for the match.
“I’m not sharing anything with you,” Moyes said ahead of the game. “You can see it, we’re missing two center-halves today, but we’ve also got two who have one really well for us.”
Team lineups
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Havertz, Madueke Subs: Kepa, Mosquera, White, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman, Martinelli, Jesus, Gyokeres
Everton: Pickford; Garner, O’Brien, Keane, Mykolenko; Iroegbunam, Gueye, Dewsbury-Hall; McNeil, Neto, Ndiaye
Implications for the match
A victory for Everton at the Emirates Stadium could propel them past Brentford into sixth place in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Arsenal aim to extend their lead at the top of the table, with a win potentially setting them 10 points clear before Manchester City’s trip to West Ham on Saturday.
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