The Gunners did their bit last weekend by seeing off Manchester United 1-0, but Manchester City’s triumph over Tottenham Hotspur in midweek leaves the Citizens two points clear at the summit.
As a result, Mikel Arteta‘s men must get the job done against Everton while praying for the reigning champions – who have a slightly inferior goal difference – to drop points against West Ham United if they are to step onto the podium.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of their showdown with the Toffees, who will end the campaign in either 15th or 16th spot.
Once again, Bukayo Saka picked up a knock in the beating of Man United at the weekend – crashing into the advertising hoardings – but the issue is not expected to harm his chances of being fit for the final day.
Despite initial optimism that Jurrien Timber would be back in senior action before the end of the season, he has not played for the first team since August’s ACL injury, and there is a strong chance that he could be spared for the pre-season period.
