We’ve been here before. Everton v Arsenal at Goodison Park should be one of the Premier League’s top fixtures, especially this season. After a stabilising campaign last year, Everton should have been looking to prove that they can attack the Premier League’s top six and perhaps even compete for a Champions League place. Whilst a summer in which they eventually spent the money required to sign a big-name striker gave some people hope that Arsenal could build on their FA Cup victory in late May. But to think either of those things was probably foolish: in recent years, both clubs have shown us that optimism is not just inappropriate but downright damaging: don’t aim for the stars...
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