Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Everton vs Arsenal

  Arsenal are preparing to face Everton in an away Premier League game on Saturday, December 19. Ahead of the game, BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction. "Arsenal's first aim has to be to end the game with 11 men. First it was Granit Xhaka who got himself sent off against Burnley, then Gabriel against Southampton. "I feel sorry for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta because he can talk to his team all day about tactics and a gameplan, but if his players don't know how to manage the situation when they are on a booking, like Gabriel was before his second yellow card on Wednesday, then he cannot help them much. "Arteta is getting a bit of flak anyway but his own players have been making things more difficult for him. "Funnily enough, I think that is one of reasons we will see a response from the Gunners here even if their confidence is going to be low. "Yes, Everton's form has picked up again, after two successive wins, but it is a blow for them that they won't have Allan in their midfield on Saturday because of injury. "They will still give Arsenal a tough time, and will look to impose themselves on the game in the same way they did when they beat Chelsea last time out. "We will find out if Arsenal can deal with it - it is time for them to show what they are made of." Lawrenson's score prediction: 1-1 source- BBC

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