Everton will face off against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure a result on the road in the Premier League. The Toffees suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Chelsea recently, so they would be eager to put in a much-improved showing this weekend.
David Moyes will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make one change to his first XI for this game. Brennan Johnson could play from the start of this clash, while Merlin Rohl makes way for him and drops to the bench.
4-2-3-1 Everton Predicted Lineup To Face Arsenal
Defence
Jordan Pickford will operate in goal for the Merseyside club after conceding two goals in his last outing. James Tarkowski will play alongside Jarrad Branthwaite at the centre of the Everton backline as they look to keep a good shape at the back throughout the 90 minutes.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles will try to catch the eye as the right-back, while Vitaliy Mykolenko hopes to prove his worth on the other flank as the left-back. Both of them will have to perform their defensive duties well before trying to offer support to their teammates up top.
Jake O’Brien will offer cover for the centre-back positions on the bench.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 17: James Tarkowski of Everton reacts as players of Chelsea confront Referee Paul Tierney during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Everton and Chelsea FC at Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
Midfield
Harrison Armstrong and James Garner will operate as Moyes’ holding midfielders as they try to make life tough for the home side in the middle of the park.
The gifted trio of Jack Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Brennan Johnson will play just ahead of them as part of the Everton attack. All three of them need to be at their best if the Toffees want to stand a chance of securing a good result at the Emirates this weekend.
Christian Norgaard and Hayden Hackney will make up the numbers on the bench and might come on to make an impact in the second 45 minutes if required.
Attack
Thierno Barry will lead the charge for the Merseyside outfit on the offensive end of the field. He would be eager to get his name on the scoresheet versus the Gunners this Saturday.
Tyrique George will have to settle for a spot on the bench as he waits for his chance to influence the game in the final quarter if needed.