Arsenal journey north to tackle Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on matchday six of the Premier League at 16:30 native time this afternoon as Mikel Arteta appears to be like so as to add three extra factors on the board.
Following a last-gasp draw in opposition to Manchester Metropolis final weekend, the Gunners are up in opposition to formidable opposition as soon as extra and might want to put their finest foot ahead if they’re to get something out of the sport.
Right here is how they might line-up for the fixture.
Goalkeeper – David Raya is anticipated to begin in aim, changing Kepa Arrizabalaga, who performed in opposition to Port Vale midweek within the Carabao Cup.
Defenders – William Saliba would possibly retain his place from the cup match, with Gabriel Magalhaes anticipated to return to the center of the backline for Arsenal. Ben White and Myles Lewis-Skelly would possibly each make means, in the meantime, for Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori to begin at proper again and left again, respectively.
Zubimendi and Gyokeres again within the eleven
Midfielders – £51 million summer season signing Martin Zubimendi performed no half within the Carabao Cup match, so he will probably be contemporary to begin in opposition to Newcastle United, whereas Mikel Merino, previously of Newcastle United, may also pair along with his compatriot in midfield having performed as a striker in opposition to Port Vale. Declan Rice may are available to spherical up the strongest attainable midfield trio for Arsenal.
Forwards – Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka would possibly each retain their locations from Arsenal’s final match, enjoying presumably on the left wing and proper wing, respectively, whereas Viktor Gyokeres would possibly re-enter the fore having solely come off the bench in opposition to Port Vale.
Right here is how the Gunners may look on paper.
