Everton vs Arsenal - as it happened: Ashley Williams' late header hands Toffees hard-fought victory

Re-live all the action from the Premier League clash at Goodison Park

Williams celebrates the winner for Everton (Sportimage)

Arsenal can return to the summit of the Premier League table with victory at Everton on Wednesday night.

Arsène Wenger’s side have not lost away from home since a 3-1 defeat at the Nou Camp in March.

The Toffees, on the other hand, could hardly be playing worse. Ronald Koeman’s men have won just one of their last 10 league games, though they remain unbeaten at home since April.

Kick-off: 7.45pm

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Sunderland vs Chelsea (7.45pm)

West Ham United vs Burnley (7.45pm)

Crystal Palace vs Manchester United (8.00pm)

Manchester City vs Watford (8.00pm)

Stoke City vs Southampton (8.00pm)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Hull City (8.00pm)

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[13 December 2016 18:49 · Samuel Lovett]

Good evening all and welcome to the Independent's live coverage of Everton vs Arsenal! The teams are out and will follow shortly!

[13 December 2016 18:50 · Samuel Lovett]

Arsenal vs Everton team news:

[13 December 2016 18:53 · Samuel Lovett]

Ross Barkley is back. Good news for Toffee fans? We'll have to wait and see. There's no doubt though that the England youngster has yet to deliver this season. With a player of his potential, it's understandable for fans to feel frustrated. He's been handed another opportunity to prove his worth tonight so fingers crossed he can step up to the mark.

[13 December 2016 18:56 · Samuel Lovett]

[13 December 2016 19:07 · Samuel Lovett]

It's a big, big game for Ronald Koeman. His side are without a win in their last five games and, as would be expected in the hostile environment of the Premier League, questions are already being asked of the Dutchman's managerial suitability *sigh*. There's no doubt that a convincing victory tonight would help alleviate the current pressure and, although Arsenal arrive at Goodison Park in irresistible form, a win for Koeman's men isn't that inconceivable.

Indeed, Koeman had an excellent record against Arsenal, with a record of three wins, a draw and a defeat from the five times he faced them as Southampton boss. Can he apply this Midas touch to tonight's game? Fans will be hoping so!

[13 December 2016 19:15 · Samuel Lovett]

And yes, time for Arsenal fans to rejoice. Hector Bellerin is back in the Arsenal starting XI. He made his return at the weekend as the Gunners beat Stoke 3-1 and the Spaniard made an immediate impact after coming off the bench. His pace and deliveries down the flank have been sorely missed. Everton's defence will certainly have their hands full tonight.

[13 December 2016 19:15 · Samuel Lovett]

[13 December 2016 19:22 · Samuel Lovett]

Interesting...

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[13 December 2016 19:28 · Samuel Lovett]

Ashley Williams is another one under the spotlight. The former Swansea captain looked shaky at the back against Watford and was responsible for one of Hornets' goals. The Welshman looked like a quality signing when he joined from Swansea over the summer but he's struggled to recreate the form which saw him thrive at the Liberty Stadium.

On the other hand, Idrissa Gueye continues to deliver. The Senegalese has made the most tackles in the Premier League this season, with 87 to his name - one more than the ubiquitous N'Golo Kante. The home side will be desperate tonight that the player can nullify Arsenal's dangerous front line - otherwise they're in real trouble.

[13 December 2016 19:35 · Samuel Lovett]

Hector Bellerin is currently on the box speaking to BT with what can only be described as a London accent. Was not expecting that at all.

He scores, he assists, he talks London. Is there anything the Spaniard can't do?

Hector Bellerin in action against Stoke at the weekend