Everton provide three-word Dominic Calvert-Lewin injury update ahead of Arsenal clash

Sean Dyche has admitted it's highly unlikely Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be fit for Everton's midweek trip to Arsenal.

The striker missed a third successive game in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Aston Villa at Goodison Park. The Toffees created several goalscoring chances but lacked cutting edge in the final third.

That proved Everton's downfall as an Ollie Watkins penalty and an Emi Buendia strike condemned Dyche to a first home loss since taking charge as manager. What's more, the Blues dropped back into the Premier League relegation zone.

Calvert-Lewin has been sidelined by a hamstring injury and was not in team training last week. Everton travel to leaders Arsenal on Wednesday but the England international has been all but ruled.

Asked if Calvert-Lewin has a chance of featuring against the Gunners, Dyche replied: "I doubt it."