This will the first of back-to-back trips to Southampton in the next week.
Step one is a FA Cup 4th Round tie against the Saints at St. Mary’s Stadium.
Even though this is a crucial match in the competition, I predict Mikel Arteta will not field his normal Premier League starting XI in order to rest a few key players.
Here’s my predicted starting XI…
[4-3-3]
Martinelli, Nketiah, Pepe
Elneny, Willock, Willian
Maitland-Niles, Chambers, Luiz, Bellerin
Leno
Predicted final score…
Southampton 2 – ARSENAL 3 (aet)
COYG!
Arsenal Women will host Manchester United at Emirates Stadium in a WSL clash on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta reports Ben White could be ready and available to play on Saturday at Brighton and Hove Albion.
Football London is reporting Arsenal is keen on a move for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi.
Football Insider reports the Gunners will have no interest in selling Martin Zubimendi in January.
Mikel Arteta on signing a new contract, “We are all very much aligned. Whenever the time is right, we will get that done. There is nothing to be concerned about. We have the same ambition and the same will. Whenever we have the time, we will get that sorted.”
