Mikel Arteta is relishing a ‘battle’ against a physical Everton side who Arsenal have historically struggled to beat away from home .
The last time the Gunners beat the Toffees at Goodison Park dates back to October 2017 — and it is something Arteta is looking to urgently rectify.
He said: ‘Sometimes we cannot avoid a battle. There are certain balls that you have to prove, and they have a certain style of play that they are extremely good at.
‘We have a very different one and when you are trying to impose your way of playing, it is about trying to make sure your opponents’ strengths are completely hidden and yours are coming out every time to fulfil your time.