Arsenal vs Everton Preview: Saka Injury and Team News

On Saturday October 24 Arsenal hosts Everton in the Emirates Stadium aiming to stay close to Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. The Gunners sit second with eighteen points from seven games having won all three home league matches this season while their recent Champions League draw against Bayern Munich saw Bukayo Saka ruled out due to a thigh injury requiring further scans and specialist opinions before its severity is known. Arteta confirmed that William Saliba remains sidelined but Piero Hincapié has recovered enough to feature again after his previous ankle issue resolved following the victory over Leeds United.

Noni Madueke alongside Eberechi Eze are identified as potential replacements for Saka with praise given to Eze's performance coming on late in the Champions League clash where he scored an equalizer. Reports indicate Madueke could shift from left wing to right flank while Arteta declined to select a starting right-back between Ben White and Jurriën Timber describing the role as one shared contribution by both players.

Martín Zubimendi has also returned to full fitness providing another option in midfield for Mikel Arteta's side. The predicted formation features Raya at goal with White or Konsa pairing alongside Gabriel Calafiori on defense behind Lewis-Skelly and Rice leading up front through Madueke Odegaard Eze before Gyokeres strikes alone.

The Premier League fixture is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 BST this Saturday as Arsenal seeks to extend their winning streak following back-to-back victories in the top flight including a remarkable home record of three wins out of seven league games played.