EPIC! “Top 5 Goal-Scorers In Arsenal VS Everton Fixtures In The Premier League”

Everton Vs Arsenal is being played in the Premier League on Monday night as both the teams go into the match in not the best of form. Everton have been struggling with getting good results in the Premier League. Arsenal, too have been struggling for form as they lost against their rivals Manchester United 3-2 in the league on Thursday.

Arsenal will be coming into the game with the hopes of closing in on the top 4 and getting into the UEFA Champions League places. The Gunners have not been in the UEFA Champions League for quite a few seasons now but things are looking positive for them as they aim to finish in the top 4 for the first time since Arsene Wenger left.

On the other hand, Everton are not having the best of campaigns and sit in the bottom half of the table. If they go on to lose against Arsenal, the Toffees will edge closer to the relegation spot. There were huge expectations from the Toffees when the season started but things have gone downwards for them since September and it can only get worse.

Everton Vs Arsenal Premier League fixture history:

Everton Vs Arsenal is a historic fixture with many memorable matches from the past. The Toffees and the Gunners are one of the six clubs that have never been relegated from the Premier League since it’s inception in 1992/93.

Some of the most iconic players have played in this historic fixture. Thierry Henry, Ian Wright, Dennis Bergkamp, Leighton Baines, Duncan Ferguson, etc. They have all produced memorable moments for the fans to remember and cherish for a lifetime.

The 2 teams have played each other 58 times in the Premier League. It is fair to say that Arsenal have dominated this fixture over the years by winning 34 times against the Toffees. There have been 14 draws between the sides. Whereas, Everton have gone on to win 10 times.

The most memorable games that come to mind when these 2 teams play are: Arsenal 7-0 Everton, Everton 1-6 Arsenal, Everton 2-1 Arsenal, Everton 2-5 Arsenal. There have been many more memorable games but these are considered as classics.

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Top 5 goal-scorers in this fixture:

5. Tomasz Radzinski (Everton)- 4 goals

Radzinski was a Canadian striker who signed for Everton from RSC Anderlecht on a free transfer in August 2001. He didn’t have much impact in the Premier League but he certainly left his mark on this fixture.

The Canadian striker is 5th in the top goal-scorers in Everton Vs Arsenal fixture history. He loved to play against the Gunners and performed quite well against them whenever he got his chance.

The left footed centre forward scored 35 goals and provided 2 assists in 193 Premier League appearances. 4 of his 35 goals in the League came against Arsenal. In his 3 season stint at Everton, Radzinski failed to make a big impact but his record against the Gunners will always be remembered by the Evertonian fans.

4. Robin van Persie (Arsenal)- 5 goals

The Flying Dutchman was one of the most influential players at Arsenal before he left to join their rivals Manchester United in 2012. He scored goals for fun and was even considered the best striker in the world during his time in the Premier League.

Van Persie’s impact at Arsenal can never be forgotten. He single handedly carried the team in some of the games and scored some memorable goals too for the famous club.

The former Dutch striker had a good record against most of the teams he faced in the League but he certainly loved playing against Everton for the Gunners. Van Persie scored 5 goals against the Toffees for Arsenal and made an impact whenever the 2 teams met.

Robin van Persie comes 4th in the list of top scoring players in Everton Vs Arsenal fixture history.

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3. Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal)- 6 goals

The most surprising name in the list is of Aaron Ramsey. The Welsh midfielder is certainly not a great goal-scorer, but he can be regarded as a scorer of great goals.

The 30 year old played more than 200 games for Arsenal in the Premier League and was considered a modern day Arsenal hero before he emotionally left for Juventus in 2019. He scored 40 times and provided 51 assists during his time in the Premier League.

The fixture that he loved playing in was against Everton. The Welsh midfielder scored 6 goals against the Toffees during his time at Arsenal and always made an impact in the game while playing against them.

Aaron Ramsey comes 3rd in the list of top scoring players in Everton Vs Arsenal fixture history.

2. Dennis Bergkamp (Arsenal)- 6 goals

Along with Aaron Ramsey at 6 goals, was Dennis Bergkamp. The Dutch international was famously known as the “Non-Flying Dutchman” as he was scared to travel by airplanes and usually didn’t travel with the Arsenal squad to away games.

However, Bergkamp is considered as one of the best players to play in the Premier League era. The Arsenal legend joined the Gunners in 1995 from Inter Milan. He went on to play 315 Premier League games for Arsenal, scoring 87 goals and providing 79 assists during that time.

The Dutchman played an important part in the season where Arsenal won the Premier League title without losing a single game. He has also scored one of the most iconic goals in Premier League history.

Bergkamp loved playing against Everton during his time at Arsenal and scored 6 goals against them. He is 2nd in the list of the top scoring players in Everton Vs Arsenal fixture history.

1. Ian Wright (Arsenal)- 8 goals

Ian Wright is considered as one of the most prolific strikers the Premier League has ever seen. He is an Arsenal legend in many ways. His goal-scoring ability was second to none and he had a very good record against most teams that he faced.

The former England international was considered as a “modern day striker” with his runs off the ball and his movement during games. Wright played 213 Premier League games and scored 113 goals. He also provided 12 assists during his time in the League.

The Arsenal legend was a fan favourite and loved to play against Everton in the Premier League. He scored 8 goals against the Toffees and certainly left his mark in the fixture’s history.

Ian Wright comes 1st in the list of top scoring players in Everton Vs Arsenal fixture history with 8 goals to his name.

Table for the top 5 goal-scorers in Everton Vs Arsenal fixture history: