Burnley vs Arsenal predicted XI: Aubameyang returns, Lacazette dropped

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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal closes down Dan Gosling of Bournemouth during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) /

RW: Nicolas Pepe

While he’s not getting many goals or assists this season, Pepe is improving game by game and his importance to the side goes far beyond numbers. The winger can often be seen progressing in the final third, with his traits revolving around his speed and skill.

His ability to drop the shoulder and beat his man will be key to Arsenal in this match since Burnley are known to be a defensively organised side.

ST: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

If I were to predict one man to get on the score sheet in this match, it would be Aubameyang. The Arsenal captain will be available for selection again and he will be hungry to get a goal or two.

Auba will look to stretch the Burnley defence and it wouldn’t surprise me to see him making a darting run or two behind the backline. There was talk of him leaving in the transfer window but that is in the past and now he will focus on one thing and one thing only; goals.

LW: Gabriel Martinelli

Martinelli has been in fine form and it’s not only been recently. Ever since he was given his first start for Arsenal in the Europa League, he has scored goals for fun. The Brazil international should be rewarded with another start since it would be unjust for Arteta to choose Lacazette over him.

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