Arsenal predicted XI v Leicester as Ethan Nwaneri decision made and ‘extraordinarily quick’ player set to miss out
Posted By Joe E
September 28, 2024
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Arsenal will look to make it two wins in a row in all competitions as they host Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
The Gunners are riding a wave of optimism at present as they remain unbeaten this season, having also navigated a very tricky run of games.
Arsenal returned from the international break with a victory in the North London derby before picking up valuable points at Atalanta and Manchester City.
The Gunners then made light work of Bolton Wanderers in the League Cup in midweek to book a place in the fourth round.
Arsenal will now take on the Foxes, who will hope to finish the month unbeaten after drawing their last two league games and beating Walsall on penalties in the League Cup.
TBR Football looks at who could start for the Gunners against the 2015/16 Premier League champions.
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Arsenal likely to be without David Raya against Leicester
Arsenal are currently having issues in between the sticks, with David Raya a doubt for the game due to injury.
Gunners insider Team News & Ticks predicted that the “extraordinarily quick” keeper is unlikely to be risked against the Foxes.
With that in mind, transfer deadline day signing Neto is likely to come in for the match.
The Brazilian goalkeeper was cup-tied for the Bolton game, which meant 16-year-old Jack Porter started against Bolton.
Defence should be more straightforward, as Mikel Arteta confirmed Jurrien Timber was available and Ben White should also be back.
Both players are likely to feature in the full-back positions, with the centre-back duo of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes holding the fort.
Ethan Nwaneri had a full Arsenal debut to remember in midweek, giving Arteta food for thought for the weekend match.
However, TBR predicts that the 17-year-old will miss out on a starting spot, with Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Thomas Partey potentially making up the midfield.
Leandro Trossard has already served his suspension as he missed out against Bolton, so TBR predicts that he will lead the Arsenal line.
Bukayo Saka is a shoo-in on the right side, while Gabriel Martinelli could feature on the left flank.
READ MORE: Alan Shearer predicts how Arsenal will do against Leicester today
Arsenal predicted XI v Leicester (4-3-3): Neto; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Havertz, Partey, Rice; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli
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