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Arsenal vs Newcastle predicted XI: Martinelli keeps place over Laca

By Kian Long

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Chris Wood of Burnley in action with Shkodran Mustafi and Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on February 2, 2020 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus)
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Chris Wood of Burnley in action with Shkodran Mustafi and Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on February 2, 2020 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus) /
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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Lewis Cook of Bournemouth tackles Joe Willock of Arsenal during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – JANUARY 27: Lewis Cook of Bournemouth tackles Joe Willock of Arsenal during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) /

Midfielder: Granit Xhaka

Xhaka has played here, there and everywhere lately but he will be happy to return to his natural position against Newcastle. At least for the first minute.

Jokes aside, the Swiss international has been one of the best players under Mikel Arteta, both from a leadership and talent point of view. Consequently, he deserves to start in every match while this form is going on. Let’s hope it’s forever.

Midfielder: Lucas Torreira

This seems to be Arteta’s midfield pairing of choice and the two are inseparable. Torreira acts as the more defensive midfielder as he likes to win back possession for his side.

He will be key in the midfield duels against Newcastle and Arsenal fans can rest assured, Torreira will put a shift in.

Midfielder: Joe Willock

It’s always a tough decision leaving Mesut Ozil out of the XI, but Willock simply deserves it more and Arteta will know this. He has given Ozil countless opportunities to prove himself and it pains me to say, he simply hasn’t.

Still, this isn’t to take away from Willock’s qualities. He is an exceptional, versatile midfielder that will likely act as the box-to-box option as he looks to dribble the ball forward.

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