PREVIEW: ARSENAL v EVERTON

Arsenal will be facing another stern test on their quest to premier league title as they face inform Everton at Emirates stadium. The league leaders are in great form this season and they are on four point lead over second placed Chelsea. This match is going to be crucial for gunners as they are going to face big guns of league before Christmas.
                  The critics who have questioned the title winning potential of gunners are dwindling in numbers in every passing game, such is the form displayed by Wenger’s men this season. The fans already forgot the loss to Aston villa on the opening day and loss to Manchester united at Old Trafford. As said by Mourinho, Arsenal has the best midfield in the league with players like Ozil, Ramsey, Wilshere, Cazorla, Flamini all in sensational form. The return of Walcott is an extra ingredient. Bendtner who scored opening goal for gunners in 2-0 away win over Hull city will be returned back to bench. Giroud, Walcott, Wilshere may feature in starting lineup. The central defensive pair of Koscielny and Mertesacker are doing great job and Wenger will be continuing with them. Sagna is declared as unfit and is likely to be replaced by Jenkinson. Ramsey who already scored 13 goals is the man to watch for Arsenal. The Welsh man is doing great job in midfield. His linkup with Ozil is proving vital for gunners. Podolski, Oxlade Chamberlain, Diaby are long term absentees for gunners.
                    Everton are over the moon after defeating Manchester united at Old Trafford after two decades. Everton’s away record against arsenal may not bode well for their hopes, but Martinez’s side have only lost once in league this season. They defeated Chelsea and united in this process. On loan Chelsea forward Lukaku is in fine form for Toffees and Martinez will be hoping him to shine against one of the best defensive pair in the league. Martinez may take same squad the defeated united in midweek. Centre back Alcaraz, who has yet to make his debut after his summer move travelled with team to Old Trafford and could be involved. Left back Baines is still 3-4 weeks away from recovery while striker Kone and midfielder Gibson are long term absentees. Oviedo, replacement of Baines scored two goals in as many outings. Barry, Osman, Barkley all may feature in starting lineup.
                    This win is going to be crucial for gunners as they has to face Napoli, Chelsea, Manchester city in coming weeks. The matches before Christmas will definitely decide the title quest Wenger’s men.