Arsenal return to the Emirates for another London derby as they get ready to host Fulham and look to continue their good start, so let’s take a look at the predicted lineup.
The Gunners had to grind hard to get important three points against Crystal Palace after going down to 10 men. But they showed impressive character to hold off the Palace attack and emerge from Selhurst Park with the three points.
Aaron Ramsdale should continue in goal despite the arrival of David Raya and the Englishman would like to get another clean sheet. As for the fullbacks, we could see a change with the inclusion of Alex Zinchenko and Ben White moving to be the right back.
That should result in a first start this season for Gabriel who has come off the bench in the last two games. The Brazilian will be with his usual partner William Saliba as they look to take on a team that is not as strong in attack as some of the others.
Thomas Partey should see himself playing in midfield. The Ghana international along with Declan Rice will form the midfield two and look to stamp their authority on the game. Rice will be given the freedom to move forward with a lot more intensity as Partey can mop up behind him.
Further ahead of them, we will see the three magicians in Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli. Only the Brazilian is yet to score a goal among the three and Saturday would be a great opportunity to do so. If the wingers can get into good positions, it is going to be a long day for the visitors.
Though Gabriel Jesus will be back in the squad, it is likely to be Kai Havertz who takes up the central striking role ahead of Eddie Nketiah. This will give the north Londoners more control in the midfield and the German’s height is another advantage.
Arsenal will be confident of getting their third win in three matches but need to ensure that there are no lapses in concentration. If they can do that, it greatly improves their chances of putting on a strong performance.