Radical changes needed in attack against Everton

By Danong and 1970s Gooner 

Arsenal are back in action on Saturday afternoon, with the boys in red and white hosting Everton at the Emirates Stadium.

The last time the Toffees visited, the Gunners sent them back to Merseyside with a 2-0 defeat. That result extended Arsenal's unbeaten run against Everton to seven games, comprising five wins and two draws. 

Naturally, after last weekend's 2-0 loss to Chelsea, Everton will be desperate to bounce back. David Moyes and his side will look to put that result behind them and return to winning ways. They will arrive intent on frustrating Arsenal and making the afternoon as uncomfortable as possible. 

What's important is that Arsenal have to start the game on the front foot and go hell for leather to score in the first half. This is where Everton showed against Chelsea they are more vulnerable. 

Arsenal must therefore move the ball quickly, stretch Everton's defensive shape and take their chances. The aim will have to be to be ahead when the whistle goes for half time.

With Bukayo Saka injured, tomorrow presents a massive opportunity for Arteta to start Max Dowman and for the Arsenal attack to step up.

Remember, Dowman scored against Everton in this exact fixture last season to become the youngest scorer in Premier League history. Arteta should trust the Hale End star to deliver again.

That said, with pace needed, Arteta can find it in Dowman, Viktor Gyökeres and Noni Madueke. Together, they can tire the Everton defence before Eberechi Eze and Kai Havertz come on to finish the job.

To achieve that the following line up is considered the more appropriate for this game.

Raya

White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori

Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Ødegaard

Dowman, Gyökeres, Madueke