James Tarkowski injury latest after missing Arsenal vs Everton
James Tarkowski injury latest after missing Arsenal vs Everton
Everton’s Premier League fixture against Arsenal has been impacted by the absence of James Tarkowski due to an injury. This marks his first missed game of the season, adding pressure on the team’s defensive lineup.
Moyes opts for new centre-back pairing
With Tarkowski sidelined and Jarrad Branthwaite also unavailable, David Moyes has selected Jake O’Brien and Michael Keane as his starting centre-backs. The decision comes amid a critical clash against the league leaders.
When asked about Tarkowski’s injury prior to the match, Moyes remained cautious, stating: “I’m not sharing anything with you.”
The manager highlighted the team’s readiness, noting that despite the two centre-back absences, they have two reliable options in O’Brien and Keane. He added: “You can see it, we’re missing two centre-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.”
League implications
A victory for Everton at the Emirates Stadium would propel them into sixth place, surpassing Brentford in the standings. Meanwhile, Arsenal have the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table before Manchester City’s match against West Ham on Saturday night.
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