Skip to main content

Dani Ceballos dropped, Alexandre Lacazette returns - Arsenal predicted team vs Sheffield United


Dani Ceballos has failed to impress since football's post-lockdown return

Making just his eighth Premier League start against Southampton, Emi Martinez produced a fine goalkeeping display to prove to Mikel Arteta that he is taking this opportunity seriously.

The 27-year-old didn't have much to do over the course of the game but when he was called into action late on, his concentration levels were vital. His saves from Shane Long and claims from crosses kept Arsenal a goal up before Joe Willock's goal in the dying minutes.

Considering Kieran Tierney was forced off with cramp against Southampton, using a three-man defence may stretch the squad, and him, too far. As a result, resting him for Norwich and bringing Sead Kolasinac to play left-back in a back four may be best.

Although Cedric Soares is fighting to be in contention, using him at the Emirates against Norwich would seem to be a smoother introduction rather than against Sheffield United. Hector Bellerin will keep his place, as will Shkodran Mustafi and Rob Holding, who has performed exceptionally since returning to the starting lineup.

Switching to a back four should see Arteta use the 4-3-3 system again. With Granit Xhaka available again, he is a must to start at the base of midfield to help control proceedings but also serve as the man to launch Arsenal into the final third with his passing.

Bukayo Saka played exceptionally well as the left-sided central midfielder at Brighton which should see him feature there again but after three mediocre displays, Dani Ceballos should make way. With Arteta admitting "he's changed a lot of things, a lot of positive things," and giving him chances to play in midfield from the bench, now is the time to give Ainsley Maitland-Niles his chance to prove himself.

Further up the pitch, especially after the shift Eddie Nketiah put in at Southampton, rotation will be needed. This should see Alexandre Lacazette come back into the side to try and strike up partnership with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang which looked encouraging at Brighton.

On the right, Nicolas Pepe could do with a rest and take Reiss Nelson's place on the bench. Nelson hasn't started since the return of football but the FA Cup was where Arteta gave him his chances to shine pre-lockdown, and he could do the same now with such a packed schedule.

 Predicted Arsenal XI: Martinez; Bellerin, Mustafi, Holding, Kolasinac; Maitland-Niles, Xhaka, Saka; Nelson, Lacazette, Aubameyang

READ ALSO: Three new Coronavirus symptoms including diarrhea and runny nose added to official list
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

55-Year-Old Man Arrested For Defiling Neighbor’s 10-Year-Old Girl

A 55-year old man, Jonas Obuobi, has landed in trouble in Lagos after he was reportedly caught engaging his neighbour’s 10-year old girl in sex and was arrested. The incident happened at Etimagu Street, Bariga area of Lagos where they reside. Police sources alleged that the suspect, Jonas, lured the victim into his apartment where he confused her, removed her pant and eventually defiled her in the process. However, while in the act, their neighbours caught him and the matter was reported to the Police who arrested and handed him to the Gender Section of the Command, Ikeja, Lagos for further investigation. During investigation, he denied raping her but reportedly saying that he did not force her into the act.However, the Police found him culpable because of the age of the victim and later charged him before the Ogba Magistrates Court for the alleged offence. The Court did not take his plea after the prosecutor, Mr. Christopher John, asked the Court to refer the matter to t...
Post a Comment
Read more

UNSATISFIED Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Sarcastically Responds To 87-Rated FIFA 21 Card As Arsenal Talisman Receives Same Rating As Last Year

It’s safe to say Pierre-Emerick Aubemayang isn’t very happy about his FIFA 21 rating. The Gunners’ talisman has been handed an 87 rating for the new edition of the game – the same rating he was in FIFA 19. And the Gabon international has sarcastically responded to his card with a laughing face emoji. Aubameyang had another superb season for the Gunners, hitting 22 Premier League goals for Mikel Arteta’s side – the same he managed last year. However, the 31-year-old played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s FA Cup triumph, netting a brace against Chelsea to seal a first trophy in management for Arteta. Meanwhile, it is understood Aubameyang will ‘imminently’ sign a new three-year contract at the Emirates. It is understood he will become the club’s highest earner on his new deal, surpassing Mesut Ozil’s reported £350,000-a-week wages. The report adds Arteta has been integral in talks to keep the 31-year-old striker in north London. Former Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi is believed to ha...
Post a Comment
Read more

New York-based Nigerian Doctor Tests Positive For Coronavirus

A young Nigerian doctor based in New York, United States, Damilola Odutola, has tested positive for Coronavirus. He made the announcement in a video on his Instagram page on Saturday, encouraging people to take more caution and protect themselves. He said, “Today I tested positive for COVID. Last week I had quite serious symptoms that only a few know about; but I’m out of it now. “Thanks to my friends and family for your prayers, messages and care. We will all overcome this, I’m praying for me and my colleagues here in NYC for protection and for those that think it’s a joke. “Please stay at home and help flatten the curve.”
Post a Comment
Read more