Bukayo Saka
If there’s anyone that NEEDS to start for the Gunners, it’s the young Bukayo Saka. He has been their most promising player for some time and frankly, one of the most mature players on the pitch despite his age.
He was left out of the starting XI against Leeds and his absence was noticed. As soon as he was brought on from the bench, Arsenal looked much more promising going forward. That said, he will start in this match, I have no doubt about it.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
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While he may be going through a bad patch of form, Arteta can count on Auba more than he can Lacazette. The Gabon international is a serial goalscorer and all he needs is a confidence boost to get back on track.
A full match playing through the centre with no distractions will surely get Auba back in the swing of things. He will be aiming for a goal or two, and Arteta would be expecting nothing less.
Reiss Nelson
Nelson has been on the cusp of first-team football for some time now, and he starts every game in the Europa League. But now that Nicolas Pepe is suspended and Willian’s fitness remains a doubt (not to mention his poor form), it’s Nelson’s time to shine.
He has amazing footwork and his footballing intelligence is astonishing for a player of his age. Having played well in midweek, he deserves a start in this match. It’s time to assert his authority in the starting lineup.
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