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Arsenal v Everton
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Everton go into the final match of a mostly tortuous Premier League campaign against Arsenal knowing they are safe from relegation while Leeds and Burnley will battle it out to see which of those clubs remains in the top flight for next season.
Under Frank Lampard's stewardshi,p and thanks to remarkable support from the club's fans, the Blues finally dragged themselves clear of the drop zone with one match to spare and they can relax to a degree at The Emirates following the emotion of Thursday's dramatic win over Crystal Palace.
The manager could use the opportunity to ring some changes, although injuries in defence, where Yerry Mina remains sidelined and Ben Godfrey might not be risked, and in midfield, where Allan and Fabian Delph are likely to be absent, mean his options are limited.
Dele Alli could make his first start since joining the club on transfer deadline day at the end of January following his impressive second-half display against Palace and the likes of Donny van de Beek and Anwar El Ghazi might be hoping to get a look-in after barely featuring since they arrived on loan at the same time.
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Arsenal need a victory and for Tottenham to fail to beat Norwich at Carrow Road if they are to secure their dream of qualifying for the Champions League, so there is plenty riding on the match for the home side.
For the Blues, memories of the last time they travelled to Arsenal at the end of the season with nothing to play for, and the resulting 7-0 defeat, loom large.
But this is a different, less potent Arsenal outfit and there is the prospect that an Everton side free of concern and able to play with a bit of freedom could spoil the North Londoners' final day.
Kick-off: 4pm, Sunday 22 May 2022
Referee: Andre Marriner
VAR:Lee Mason
Last Time: Arsenal 0 - 1 Everton
Predicted Line-up: Pickford, Kenny, Keane, Holgate, Mykolenko, Van de Beek, Doucouré, Iwobi, Gordon, Richarlison Dele, Calvert-Lewin
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2 Posted 22/05/2022 at 10:47:33
3 Posted 22/05/2022 at 10:53:24
Arsenal away on the last day of the campaign for us historically means a thumpings dished out (4-0, 7-0) lets hope its not another today.
4 Posted 22/05/2022 at 10:57:23
5 Posted 22/05/2022 at 11:17:00
It will possibly be the last we see of Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison and Pickford - so great is the pressure to sell under the FFP / Profit and Sustainability rules - probably to some of the very clubs the system is designed to protect.
I think this will also be Coleman's last game as captain, and possibly even his last first-team appearance. So if they are on their way out, I hope they depart on a winning note.
As for the officials and the VAR – Fuck the lot of you.
COYB, Please give us another pleasant shock.
6 Posted 22/05/2022 at 11:22:50
I wonder if Alli may start? Or is Tom Davies fit? Should Branthwaite get an opportunity to redeem himself? Would like to see a little taste of a more optimistic future and I hope Frank doesn't opt for 5 at the back again. And no bleeding Andre Gomes!!
Pickford
Coleman Holgate Keane Mykolenko
Iwobi Doucoure Alli
Gordon Calvert-Lewin Richarlison
An attacking team that could well come a cropper with no DMC but let's try and have a bit of fun!
7 Posted 22/05/2022 at 11:27:52
8 Posted 22/05/2022 at 11:29:29
Oh shit! Wrong post. I prepared this on Wednesday, sorry everyone! Where's the beer?
9 Posted 22/05/2022 at 11:33:56
Considering though the structure of the deal, and how we may or may not want to keep him, may or may not be able to easily move him if it goes that way... and the eventual extra cost after 20 appearances, some maybe being necessary early next season... will he be deliberately excluded today?
10 Posted 22/05/2022 at 11:39:41
COYB.
11 Posted 22/05/2022 at 11:47:57
12 Posted 22/05/2022 at 11:48:46
Expect Frank to make 3-4-2-1 a default, and rest a few, so I can see (or would at least like to see):
Pickford
Godfrey Keane Holgate
Iwobi Van de Beek Allan Mykolenko
Dele Gray
Dobbin
Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin off the bench only if needed. Otherwise, give Price and Welch some minutes too.
13 Posted 22/05/2022 at 11:52:57
14 Posted 22/05/2022 at 11:55:53
A good opportunity to have a look at the likes of Dobbin and I'd definitely start Alli after Thursday. Hopefully that is the start of him rediscovering his confidence and attitude to match the obvious ability he has.
15 Posted 22/05/2022 at 11:56:19
Yes hoping we go into this with the attitude of getting all 3 points and completing the double over The Arse. Like others have said, be interesting to see how we play and the team selection. Dele Alli made an immense difference when he come on for the start of the second half on Thursday night. What we have been lacking for far too long, just hope he can apply the same magic in today's outing from the start.
COYB 💙💙
16 Posted 22/05/2022 at 11:57:42
Pickford
Mykolenko
Coleman
Keane
Branthwaite
Alli
Iwobi
Doucoure
Richarlison
Dobbin
Calvert Lewin
17 Posted 22/05/2022 at 12:03:07
I'd like to see Dobbin though.
18 Posted 22/05/2022 at 12:03:29
Happy for our brave away fans who can enjoy a game at last. I know a few who booked travel and hotels many weeks ago.
19 Posted 22/05/2022 at 12:09:00
20 Posted 22/05/2022 at 12:19:35
Will Calvert-Lewin be put in the shop window? Or will he be kept under wraps?
I think Dele Alli has earned a start.
Pickford,
Coleman Holgate, Keane, Mykolenko
Gordon, Iwobi, Allan, Gray
Richarlison, Alli
If Richarlison isn't fit Calvert-Lewin (unless he is under wraps), in which case, Dobbin.
I think we might spring a surprise in this one.
21 Posted 22/05/2022 at 12:27:53
No point just playing kids for the sake of it. Hopefully some young players will make the step up over the summer, and time off the bench towards the end maybe.
But play to win. Finish 15th, an extra 2 million in prize money, and psychologically finishing above Southampton will be a positive end note.
4-3-3: Mykolenko, Coleman, Keane, Holgate.
Iwobi, Alli, Allan.
Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison, Gordon.
22 Posted 22/05/2022 at 12:32:41
I've just read £11M for 16th, £13.2M for 15th. In our financial position, £2.2M is not to be taken too lightly.
23 Posted 22/05/2022 at 12:35:59
Other than that, just go out and hammer them.
24 Posted 22/05/2022 at 12:47:02
Nice to be stress-free for a change!
25 Posted 22/05/2022 at 12:49:14
26 Posted 22/05/2022 at 12:52:50
27 Posted 22/05/2022 at 12:57:04
28 Posted 22/05/2022 at 13:05:19
29 Posted 22/05/2022 at 13:08:38
Richarlison seemed to pick up a knock in the game, and after all his exertions deserves a bit of a rest. Coleman and Gordon also need a break. I would go 4-3-3:
Pickford
Kenny Keane Holgate Mykolenko
Iwobi Doucoure Allan
Gray Calvert-Lewin Alli
Subs: Godfrey, Coleman, Davies, Price, Begovic, Gordon, Richarlison, Dobbin.
I wouldnt play Van de Beek and El Ghazi - what is the point? Would like to see Davies get on the pitch - we have missed him more than we realise.
We can win this - first win at Arsenal in how many years?
30 Posted 22/05/2022 at 13:10:47
31 Posted 22/05/2022 at 13:11:05
Just fascinating and as people have said it is so nice to finally relax after so much tension in previous weeks both with the team and us fans.
Would be nice to win but with the Gunners needing the points it's unlikely.
Frank should give Dobbin and Alli starts along with a few others but it is more likely they will come on at the half.
One thing I would like to say is that young Gordon really looks the part for next season. He has done well and shown a lot of good things and if he can be more consistent with his end product he could really stamp his arrival in the Prem. Reminds me of a young Luca Modric.
32 Posted 22/05/2022 at 13:14:50
Also hope Burnley stay up just as a thanks for Dobbo and Tricky. Nothing to do with the fact that I fookin hate Leeds and Newcastle and there arsehole Neanderthal fan base by the way.
33 Posted 22/05/2022 at 13:15:36
We've beaten Arsenal in the last 3 games. And we'll win today.
UTFT
34 Posted 22/05/2022 at 13:24:02
35 Posted 22/05/2022 at 13:38:19
Although I have no love for any of them because of their unfair advantage over the rest of us, I do think that Frank should play our strongest fit team as Spurs and Arsenal are still playing for 4th place.
We would have been outraged if Leeds's and Burnley's opposition had fielded weakened teams.
36 Posted 22/05/2022 at 13:39:01
And come on, City!!
Editorial Team
37 Posted 22/05/2022 at 13:42:02
38 Posted 22/05/2022 at 13:43:05
Will be interesting to see his future and whether Frank sees him becoming an integral part of the team. Personally Ive not seen that much that makes me think hed be worth spending £20m+ on so far but then its hard to get into the groove without starting matches.
39 Posted 22/05/2022 at 13:45:26
Ray @ 34 - agreed.
40 Posted 22/05/2022 at 14:01:25
41 Posted 22/05/2022 at 14:06:33
It genuinely feels like Lampard is unifying this squad. And will do whoever is part of it next season.
42 Posted 22/05/2022 at 14:16:42
My front 3 would be Gray, Calvert-Lewin and Dobbin, and give Richarlison & Gordon a much-needed rest.
43 Posted 22/05/2022 at 14:31:38
44 Posted 22/05/2022 at 14:38:36
Do we have anything emotionally left in the tank after Thursdays game? Or will we be able to play with freedom and enjoyment now a weight has been lifted off us?
Will Arsenal believe they can really better Spurs result at Norwich and play for a Champions League spot? Who knows?
At least we can enjoy the game with no pressure. I'd like to see us play our strongest team with a good use of younger players from the bench.
I agree with Ajay, I can't see the point of playing Van de Beek or El Ghazi as they won't be here next season.
45 Posted 22/05/2022 at 14:40:16
46 Posted 23/05/2022 at 12:57:37
"Go, Everton Go" is something I have been screaming for more years than I remember. Right lets start by beating the gooners on Sunday, sign a few players who want to play for the badge and see what happens.
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1 Posted 22/05/2022 at 10:37:02