[Teams] Everton vs Arsenal: Confirmed Line-ups

Arsenal take on Everton at Goodison Park this evening looking to close in on a top-four place.

Following Saturday’s disappointing draw with Aston Villa, Arsene Wenger’s men currently sit sixth, one point behind Everton and five behind fourth-placed Chelsea, so victory tonight could be vital in maintaining our Champions League aspirations for next season.

Jack Wilshere is back in the starting eleven after missing the weekend’s action with a minor flare-up on his ankle. Aaron Ramsey starts with Lukas Podolski left out, Thomas Vermaelen comes in for Kieran Gibbs.

Marounae Fellaini returns for the hosts after serving a one-match suspension. Here are the confirmed line-ups:

Everton Team

Howard, Hibbert, Baines, Gibson, Jagielka, Naismith, Distin, Osman, Pienaar, Fellaini, Jelavic.

Subs: Mucha, Heitinga, Oviedo, Hitzlsperger, Gueye, Barkley, Vellios.

Arsenal Team

Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Wilshere, Arteta, Ramsey, Cazorla, Walcott, Giroud.

Subs: Mannone, Jenkinson, Gibbs, Coquelin, Rosicky, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gervinho.