Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of the Premier League clash between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park. This is the battle of the caretaker managers with a new era for both teams about to get underway. Everton have just announced Carlo Ancelotti as their new boss, while the Gunners appointed Mikel Arteta on Friday. Both men will be watching on with great interest today. Kick off 12:30 GMT.
Premier League / Matchday 18
Goodison Park / 21.12.2019
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Updated 21/12/2019 at 14:22 GMT
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DID YOU KNOW? The Toffees won 1-0 in the last PL clash between the sides back April, but haven't won back-to-back league games against Arsenal since a run of three between March 1985-April 1986.
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1st Half
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KICK OFF! Arsenal get this contest up and running.
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12.25
Some Press reaction to the Ancelotti appointment. Goodison is buzzing with that news. The two managerial appointments have added a fascinating sub plot to this match.
12.20
Expect plenty of cameras to focused on the stand as much as the pitch today!
12.15
Carlo's in the house!
12.10
And a bit more on Ancelotti. His appointment is a major statement from Everton and their owner.
12.05
So, what's in Arteta's in-tray? James Gray took a closer look.
12.00
Arteta said he felt he was "back home" after being presented to the media on Friday.
11.55
Meanwhile, Arsenal make five changes. Freddie Ljungberg has picked the team but Arteta has no doubt had some input.
11.50
CONFIRMED TEAMS - EVERTON: Pickford, Sidibe, Holgate, Mina, Digne, Delph, Davies, Iwobi, Sigurdsson, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin... Subs: Stekelenburg, Coleman, Keane, Baines, Bernard, Kean, Tosun. /// ARSENAL: Leno, Maitland-Niles, Chambers, Luiz, Saka, Torreira, Xhaka, Nelson, Smith-Rowe, Martinelli, Aubameyang... Subs: Martinez, Movrapranos, Mustafi, Guendouzi, Willock, Pepe, Lacazette.
11.45
Some words from Mr Ancelotti himself.