Everton v Arsenal, Premier League LIVE: Plus Bournemouth v Leicester City - the action as it happens

By Dan Ripley for MailOnline

Published: 17:52 GMT, 13 December 2016 | Updated: 17:57 GMT, 13 December 2016

With European and domestic cup football done for the year, it's up to the Premier League to fill the mid-week gap in the build up to the festive period.

Everton host Arsenal looking to end a run of just one win in 11 games. While the Gunners, unbeaten in the Premier League since the opening day, are looking to return to the top of the table.

Elsewhere Bournemouth are also in action as they host Leicester City following the champions' impressive 4-2 win over Manchester City.

  • Dan Ripley

    Host commentator

18:56
Ronald Koeman makes four changes to struggling Toffees team

Looking for just their second win in 12 matches, Everton make four changes ahead of their lash with Arsenal.

Dropping out the side turned over 3-2 by Watford are Ramiro Funes Mori, Gareth Barry, Gerard Duelofeu and Kevin Mirallas as Phil Jagielka, Ross Barkley, Aaron Lennon and Enner Valencia come into the team.

Arsenal make one enforced change as defender Shkodran Mustafi is ruled out injured, meaning Hector Bellerin returns to the team that defeated Stoke City 3-1.

Gareth Barry, pictured arriving at Goodison Park, is one of four Everton players dropped
18:50
Here are the full line-ups from the Vitality Stadium

Bournemouth: Boruc, Francis, Steve Cook, Adam Smith, Daniels, Wilshere, Ake, Arter, Pugh, King, Afobe.
Subs: Gosling, Gradel, Callum Wilson, Brad Smith, Federici, Mings, Ibe.

Leicester: Zieler, Hernandez, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs, Mahrez, King, Amartey, Albrighton, Vardy, Slimani.
Subs: Chilwell, Musa, Hamer, Okazaki, Gray, Ulloa, Mendy.

Referee: Paul Tierney (Lancashire)

18:48
Here are the full line-ups from Goodison Park

Everton: Stekelenburg, Coleman, Jagielka, Ashley Williams, Baines, McCarthy, Gana, Barkley, Lennon, Lukaku, Valencia.
Subs: Robles, Deulofeu, Mirallas, Cleverley, Funes Mori, Calvert-Lewin, Holgate.

Arsenal: Cech, Bellerin, Gabriel, Koscielny, Monreal, Coquelin, Xhaka, Walcott, Ozil, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Sanchez.
Subs: Gibbs, Lucas Perez, Giroud, Ospina, Holding, Iwobi, Elneny.

Referee: Mark Clattenburg (Tyne & Wear)

18:46
Bournemouth starting XI
18:46
Everton starting XI
18:45
Leicester City starting XI
18:42
Team news on the way next, including from a festive looking Goodison Park
Festive decorations have been placed outside Goodison Park
Goodison Park will host the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal
A local house near the ground displays Christmas decorations prior to kick-off
18:38
Seriously, Vardy isn't letting it out of his sight...
Jamie Vardy will hope to lead Leicester City's attack at Bournemouth
Leicester players avoid getting wet from pitch sprinklers before the Premier League match
Leicester players look at the pitch as Vardy keeps a hold of the match programme
Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City was plugged into his smart phone during the pitch inspection
18:31
Jamie Vardy, a big fan of the Bournemouth match programme...
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy (centre) stands inside the Vitality Stadium reading the Bournemouth match programme
18:22
Thoughts on Enner Valencia's scarf?

It's a thumbs up from me, mainly for the way it stands out from all the other Everton players who have arrived at Goodison Park. A bit like Chancel Mbemba's tux at Newcastle last season.

Enner Valencia arrives before the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku arrives at Goodison Park for his side's clash with Arsenal
Kevin Mirallas (left) and Gerard Deulofeu aim to feature for the Toffees in the 7.45pm kick-off
Mason Holgate arrives at the ground as Everton attempt to improve on one win in 11 games
18:17
Here are the midweek Premier League fixtures

There may be just two Premier League games this evening, but it's a full house in terms of teams featuring in action across today and tomorrow.

Here is what is to come:

Click here for more fixtures, tables and results with our excellent Match Zone

18:02
Everton v Arsenal, two big teams and it should be a fairly close match to call right?

But even before you get to Arsenal's recent impressive record at Everton, this match only looks like having one winner on paper.

Unbeaten since the opening day and a victory away from going top, Arsenal are flying. Everton meanwhile have just one triumph in 11 as they continue to tumble down the table.

So good evening everyone and welcome to Sportsmail's live coverage of tonight's Premier League action.

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