Everton v Arsenal – Match Facts

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Team news, facts and stats ahead of Everton’s match with Arsenal in the Premier League at Goodison Park.

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini begins a three-match ban for his sending-off in the draw with Bolton in midweek. John Heitinga could return after missing out on Wednesday with a minor knee problem and Jack Rodwell (ankle) is also getting closer to a start after three games as an unused substitute. Victor Anichebe (knee), Leon Osman (ankle) and Ross Barkley (broken leg) remain on the sidelines.
England left-back Kieran Gibbs returns to the Arsenal squad. However, goalkeeper Manuel Almunia (elbow), centre-half Thomas Vermaelen (Achilles), midfielder Abou Diaby (ankle) and defender Laurent Koscielny (suspension) remain unavailable, while Aaron Ramsey continues his rehabilitation following a broken leg. Theo Walcott and Samir Nasri could come back into the starting XI, having been left on the bench for the midweek victory at Wolves.
KEY FACTS
Everton haven’t won any of the last six Premier League meetings with Arsenal, winning only two points during this run.
The Toffees have scored exactly one goal in each of their last seven Premier League matches against Arsenal at Goodison Park.
Arsenal equalled their best ever Premier League away win when they thrashed Everton 6-1 at Goodison on the opening day of 2009-10.
Robin van Persie has scored four goals in six appearances against Everton in the Premier League.
Everton have only scored 15 goals in 18 Premier League home games against Arsenal.
Before this weekend’s matches, Arsenal had picked up more points (11) away from home than any other side in the Premier League.
Everton have only lost one of their last 18 Premier League matches at Goodison Park.
Chelsea are the only team to stop Arsenal scoring away from home in the last 12 Premier League away games for the Gunners.
Arsenal haven’t kept three consecutive clean sheets away from home in the Premier League since May 2005.
Arsenal have hit the target with 48% of their shots, the highest percentage in the top flight.