ARSENAL RECEIVE FITNESS BOOST AHEAD OF EVERTON CLASH AS TITLE RACE INTENSIFIES

ARSENAL RECEIVE FITNESS BOOST AHEAD OF EVERTON CLASH AS TITLE RACE INTENSIFIES

Arsenal will continue their Premier League title hunt on Saturday evening when they travel to face Everton in what promises to be a demanding away fixture at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The Gunners enter the weekend at the top of the table and could either extend or reclaim their lead depending on the outcome of Manchester City’s earlier match against West Ham United.

Mikel Arteta’s squad has battled a long list of injuries throughout the season, disrupting rhythm and consistency in several areas. However, the club has received encouraging fitness news heading into this crucial fixture cycle.

Declan Rice, William Saliba, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have all returned to full training and were heavily involved in Friday’s preparations. Their participation offers a major lift for Arteta as Arsenal push to maintain momentum over the festive period.

There was still a minor concern in training, as one unnamed first-team star remained absent after missing another session earlier in the week. Rice had previously been sidelined by illness, and his display in Arsenal’s last outing appeared to reflect that setback.

Fortunately for supporters, the England international looked sharp and fully recovered on Friday as the squad concluded preparations for their first ever visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Everton are expected to pose a tough test on home turf, and with the title race so finely balanced, Arsenal know that any slip-up could prove costly.

With squad depth improving and key figures regaining match fitness, Arteta will hope his side can retain control at the summit and keep Manchester City under pressure.