James Tarkowski injury latest after missing Arsenal vs Everton
James Tarkowski injury update ahead of Everton’s clash with Arsenal
Everton’s defender James Tarkowski will not feature in the Premier League encounter against Arsenal, as he continues his recovery from a recent injury. This marks his first absence from a match this term, adding to the challenge for David Moyes’ squad.
With Tarkowski sidelined, Moyes has opted for Jake O’Brien and Michael Keane as the center-back duo. The same situation applies to Jarrad Branthwaite, who is also unavailable due to injury. The manager emphasized that his team has prepared adequately for the game despite the setbacks.
“You can see it, we’re missing two center-halves today, but we’ve also got two who have one really well for us. We’re prepared, we prepared during the week, we’ve had time to do so, so it shouldn’t make too much difference hopefully.”
Match lineups and implications
Arsenal’s starting XI includes Raya in goal, with Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori forming the defense. The midfield and attack features Zubimendi, Rice, Eze, Saka, Havertz, and Madueke. Substitutes available are Kepa, Mosquera, White, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman, Martinelli, Jesus, and Gyokeres.
Everton’s lineup features Pickford between the sticks, supported by Garner, O’Brien, Keane, and Mykolenko in defense. The midfield trio consists of Iroegbunam, Gueye, and Dewsbury-Hall, while the attack is led by McNeil, Neto, and Ndiaye.
A Everton victory at the Emirates Stadium could propel them into sixth place in the league table, surpassing Brentford. For Arsenal, a win would strengthen their lead at the top of the table, potentially extending their advantage before facing Manchester City at West Ham on Saturday.
Additional coverage
Further reading: Sandro Tonali and Filip Jorgensen are also ruled out for Chelsea’s match against Newcastle United. Live updates from the Arsenal vs Everton game can be found as Timber limps off during the match. Additionally, Arsenal’s target’s agent hints at a potential £100m battle with Manchester City for the star player.
