James Tarkowski injury latest after missing Arsenal vs Everton
James Tarkowski injury latest after missing Arsenal vs Everton
Everton’s defender James Tarkowski has been sidelined for their Premier League encounter with Arsenal due to an injury. This marks his first absence from a top-flight match this season, adding pressure on the team’s backline as they prepare for the challenge.
Impact of the injury on Everton’s lineup
Manager David Moyes confirmed that Tarkowski’s absence would see Jake O’Brien and Michael Keane step into the center-back roles. While he didn’t disclose the severity of Tarkowski’s injury, Moyes emphasized that the squad had ample time to adapt without the 33-year-old.
“When asked about Tarkowski’s injury before kick-off, Moyes stated: ‘I’m not sharing anything with you. You can see it, we’re missing two center-halves today, but we’ve also got two who have one really well for us. We’re prepared, we prepared during the week, we’ve had time to do so, so it shouldn’t make too much difference hopefully.’”
Lineups for Arsenal and Everton
Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Zubimendi, Rice, Eze; Saka, Havertz, Madueke
Substitutes: Kepa, Mosquera, White, Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly, Dowman, Martinelli, Jesus, Gyokeres
Everton: Pickford; Garner, O’Brien, Keane, Mykolenko; Iroegbunam, Gueye, Dewsbury-Hall; McNeil, Neto, Ndiaye
Implications for the Premier League standings
A victory for Everton at the Emirates Stadium could propel them ahead of Brentford into sixth place in the table. Meanwhile, Arsenal aim to extend their lead at the summit, potentially securing a 10-point gap before Manchester City’s trip to West Ham on Saturday.
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