Anxious wait for depleted squad

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall down injured at Chelsea

- By PAUL WHEELOCK

EVERTON have won four of their last six matches - but on Saturday they will need every fan to play their part to overcome Premier League leaders Arsenal who, while showing some signs of vulnerability of late, also top the Champions League standings.

And that’s especially so given how stretched David Moyes’ squad could be for the showdown.

The Blues boss will be without injured club captain Seamus Coleman, fellow defender Jarrad Branthwaite, and midfielder Merlin Rohl for the clash with the Gunners.

Moyes said of the trio at last Friday's press conference to preview the following day’s battling 2-0 loss at Chelsea: “Jarrad and Merlin are back on the grass and doing some work.