Neto could make his debut for Arsenal after several months sitting on the bench
Neto could make his debut for Arsenal after several months sitting on the bench
There had been some speculation about whether or not goalkeeper Neto could make his debut for the club as he has waited a very long time for it. Signing from Bournemouth on loan, the Brazilian has been cup-tied in the Carabao Cup and not utilised in other games with David Raya impressing.
The back four remains the same from the Newcastle clash. Myles Lewis-Skelly stood out in particular, and he joins Gabriel, William Saliba and Jurrien Timber in the back line with the hope that Ben White could be getting closer to stepping up his recovery ahead of a return.
Into midfield and Declan Rice starts in the No.6 role, allowing Mikel Merino to enter the fray in midfield, rested from the midweek clash with Newcastle. Martin Odegaard needs to find some form after returning from illness but it has so far been hard to come by.
The forward line contains the returning face of Raheem Sterling. With Saka out, there is hope that the Chelsea loanee can find his form and produce the best of his career – like he promised upon his arrival at the club.
Gabriel Jesus starts over Kai Havertz with the Brazilian’s recent form much better than the German’s. Arsenal’s No.29 had a torrid time in midweek – though it must be said he too has only just come back from illness. Gabriel Martinelli starts on the left with Leandro Trossard hopefully able to make an impact from the bench if necessary.
Changed Arsenal XI: Neto; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Merino, Odegaard; Sterling, Jesus, Martinelli.
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Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus with the Arsenal Therapy Dog Win during the Arsenal Men’s team group shoot at London Colney on September 18, 2023
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