Everton will face a tough challenge when they host Arsenal at Goodison Park in the Premier League.
Despite Everton’s poor start to the season, there may be a weakness in Arsenal’s game that they can exploit.
Last season, Everton managed to defeat Arsenal 1-0, showing that this fixture may not be as one-sided as it seems.
Additionally, Everton’s underlying numbers suggest that they have been unlucky and deserve more points.
However, Arsenal has implemented a new system this season, which may make it harder for Everton to replicate their previous success.
Arsenal’s new system involves a more fluid midfield setup, with Declan Rice as the sole defensive midfielder and Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard playing further up the field.
One potential weakness for Arsenal is the space available on their right flank.
This was exploited by Marcus Rashford in a game against Manchester United, and other teams have also found success attacking from the left side.
The issue may stem from a positioning problem with Rice and Ødegaard, who tend to favor the left and right sides of the field respectively.
Furthermore, the right-back and centre-back pairing of Ben White and William Saliba have shown a lack of understanding in their positioning.
Despite this weakness, Arsenal remains a formidable team, excelling in defending set-pieces and possessing a strong possession game.
If Everton wants to defeat Arsenal once again, they should focus their attacks down the left side and utilize quick counter-attacks.
With some luck, Everton may be able to capitalize on this weakness and secure a positive result.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
