Everton v Arsenal – Confirmed lineups – Wenger makes surprise decision to reintroduce star midfielder

Everton will be looking to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Watford FC when they take on Everton today.

The encounter takes place at Goodison Park and kick-off is scheduled for 13:30 (GMT).

Ronald Koeman’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Lyon on Thursday night.

Arsenal recorded a win over Red Star Belgrade during the week. Arsene Wenger’s side sit seventh in the league and know a win can take them up into fifth spot.

Germany international Mesut Ozil has returned to the starting lineup. The 29-year-old has been linked with a move to Man United over the past week and has under nine months remaining on his contract.

Alexis Sanchez also starts for the Gunners today.

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Everton v Arsenal – Confirmed lineups

Everton Confirmed XI: Pickford, Kenny, Baines, Williams, Jagielka (c), Keane, Gana, Vlasic, Sigurdsson, Rooney, Calvert-Lewin
Subs: Joel, Mirallas, Martina, Niasse, Klaassen, Davies, Lookman.

Arsenal Confirmed XI: Cech, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Monreal, Bellerin, Ramsey, Xhaka, Kolasinac, Ozil, Alexis, Lacazette