FootyMAD's Arsenal match preview

Last updated : 28 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Everton v Arsenal fixture

Everton prepare to entertain Arsenal at Goodison Park at tea-time on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 93 games played, Toffees have recorded 41 wins, and Arsenal have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Goodison Park was less than a year ago, in March 2007, the Toffees carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 18 MarEverton1-0ArsenalPREM
2006/2007Wed 08 NovEverton0 - 1ArsenalLGEC
2006/2007Sat 28 OctArsenal1 - 1EvertonPREM
2005/2006Sat 21 JanEverton1 - 0ArsenalPREM
2005/2006Mon 19 SepArsenal2 - 0EvertonPREM
2004/2005Wed 11 MayArsenal7 - 0EvertonPREM
2004/2005Tue 09 NovArsenal3 - 1EvertonLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Everton could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Toffees have rattled up an impressive 19 goals, and conceded 3.

Arsenal have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Gunners's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Everton find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 33 points they have accumulated from 19 games. Arsenal sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 44 points from their 19 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Everton650113515
Arsenal64119613

FootyMad's prediction ...

Everton may be coming up against a decent side in Arsenal, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Toffees. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Everton Won 6 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Arsenal 6 games since last defeat.