Confirmed line-ups as Arteta makes 9 adjustments

Arsenal can tighten their grip on the prime of the Premier League desk with victory over Leeds United at Elland Highway this afternoon.

The Gunners presently sit 4 factors clear on the prime of the desk following a irritating 3-2 defeat at dwelling to Manchester United final Sunday. A win at present would open-up a seven level benefit over Manchester Metropolis and Aston Villa forward of their video games on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta has made 9 adjustments from the aspect that began throughout the 3-2 win over Kairat within the Champions League on Wednesday night time. David Raya is amongst these recalled because the Spaniard begins between the sticks at present.

Jurrien Timber is recalled at right-back with Ben White dropping to the bench whereas Piero Hincapie replaces Myles Lewis-Skelly at left-back. Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba are available to renew their partnership in the midst of Arsenal’s again 4. Riccardo Calafiori and Cristhian Mosquera are the lads to make means.

Christian Norgaard gave a superb account of himself in midweek however he nonetheless drops to the bench with Martin Zubimendi recalled to begin within the holding function for Arsenal at present. Declan Rice can also be again within the beginning eleven with Eberechi Eze lacking out.

Kai Havertz began in midweek and he put-in an excellent show within the attacking midfield function. The German worldwide retains his place this afternoon which means Martin Odegaard has to accept a spot among the many substitutes once more.

Bukayo Saka is again within the Arsenal line-up after being rested final day trip. Leandro Trossard can also be recalled on the wing with Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli dropping to the bench.

Viktor Gyokeres was on the scoresheet towards Kairat on Wednesday and he leads the road up entrance at present. Gabriel Jesus is an possibility from the bench if Arteta desires to freshen issues up.

Listed here are the confirmed line-ups: