View: Big Dele Alli call in two changes – Everton predicted XI v Arsenal
Everton have a free hit in their last Premier League game of the season against Arsenal having secured safety on Thursday [May 19] night against Crystal Palace.
Frank Lampard and the players can breathe a huge sigh of relief knowing that they won’t be relegated no matter what happens on Sunday [May 22] – with Leeds United and Burnley still battling it out.
Nonetheless, the boss will look to finish the season on a high note with a win at the Emirates against the top four pushing Gunners.
The man who has played the most important role in avoiding the lucrative drop, Jordan Pickford, will start in goal for the Blues – he has been instrumental in recent weeks.
Once again it will be 5-4-1 formation for the Toffees with that undoubtedly when they look their most resolute.
Michael Keane will hold down the centre of defence with Seamus Coleman to his right and Mason Holgate to his left.
An unchanged backline is complete with Vitaliy Mykolenko tasked with the role of left wing-back and former Arsenal ace Alex Iwobi at right wing-back.
The Nigeria international has found a new lease of life in defence and will certainly have something to prove against the club that sold him.
With Mikel Arteta’s teams having a lot of the ball, Allan will be brought into the midfield to break up the play in place of Andre Gomes.
Abdoulaye Doucoure will start alongside the Brazilian in the centre of midfield with the 29-year-old’s energy very much needed.
After his game-changing cameo against Crystal Palace, Dele Alli will start on the left-wing. He still needs to prove himself at Everton and there is no better way than building on the momentum gained in a game with no pressure.
Anthony Gordon can round off his first proper season with the first team out on the right-wing. Given his injury record this season, Dominic Calvert-Lewin will not be risked – instead, Richarlison will lead the line for the Blues.
In other Everton news, Yet another European giant who have enjoyed recent major success are eyeing a move for a key Everton man, according to a report.
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