This weekend, Arsenal will play Newcastle United at St. James’ Park in their return to Premier League action. In Saturday’s matchday 10 matchup against the Magpies, Mikel Arteta’s team cannot afford to make another mistake after only gaining one point out of a potential six in their last two league encounters.
After defeating Preston in the middle of the week with a widely rotated squad, the manager ought to have the most of his important players available. The potential lineup for Arsenal versus Eddie Howe’s team is shown here.
David Raya will resume his goalkeeping responsibilities after taking a break on Wednesday, while Tommy Setford, an 18-year-old goalie, was given a rare start in the EFL Cup.
Defenders: William Saliba, who missed the match with Liverpool last weekend, will be available for selection. Gabriel, who appears to have a minor knee injury, will be the Frenchman’s defensive partner when he returns. The Brazilian should be available tomorrow, Arteta hopes.
After starting as the right back against Preston, Jurrien Timber will move back to the left side of the defense. Thomas Partey may start for Arsenal as their right defender since Ben White is uncertain for the match due to a knee injury.
Midfielders Rice, Havertz, and Saka return In the Carabao Cup match against Preston, Mikel Merino played the first half and scored his first goal for Arsenal last weekend against Liverpool. Merino will remain in the starting eleven next to Declan Rice, the £105 million star, if Partey is forced to play right-back.
Leandro Trossard, who started as number 10 against Liverpool, is probably going to stay in that position against Newcastle even if there are growing calls for young player Ethan Nwaneri to play more after another outstanding performance in the middle of the week.
Bukayo Saka, who scored and provided an assist in Arsenal’s most recent Premier League match, will start on the right flank, while Gabriel Martinelli will continue to play on the left wing.
Forward: Arguably, Kai Havertz will start on Saturday instead of Gabriel Jesus, who scored in Arsenal’s 3-0 victory against Preston in their midweek cup match.
Here is an example of how the Gunners should seem on paper: