The opening match of the 2022/2023 Premier League season is just two days away, so it’s time to predict who Mikel Arteta will start on Friday.
I’m thinking it’s the same XI he started v Chelsea and v Sevilla in the preseason’s wrap-up matches.
Here we go…
[4-3-3]
Martinelli, Jesus, Saka
Xhaka, Odegaard, Partey
Zinchenko, Gabriel, Saliba, White
Ramsdale
Predicted final score: Crystal Palace 1 – ARSENAL 3
COYG, let’s get this party started!
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Massimo Marianella is reporting Arsenal has made contact with Manchester United over Marcus Rashford.
ESPN Brazil reports Palmeiras is strongly pursuing Jorginho to move to the Brazilian club in January. The midfielder’s contract with Arsenal expires in the summer.
The Mail is reporting Arsenal cannot afford the British record transfer fee it would take to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak in the summer. The source has also reported Alex Oleksander could be leaving the Gunners this month.
According to The Guardian, Everton’s new owners are looking to bring David Moyes back to the club as manager.
| TOP 6 |
GP |
PTS |
GD |
| Leeds United |
26 |
55 |
+29 |
| Burnley |
26 |
52 |
+22 |
| Sheffield United |
26 |
52 |
+19 |
| Sunderland |
26 |
50 |
+17 |
| Middlesbrough |
26 |
41 |
+11 |
| West Brom Albion |
26 |
40 |
+11 |
Ethan Nwaneri – Muscular
Bukayo Saka – Hamstring
Ben White – Knee
Takehiro Tomiyasu – Knee
Lia Walti – Unknown
Victoria Pelova – Knee
Amanda Ilestedt – Maternity
Jan 15 – Tottenham Hotspur (H)
Jan 18 – Aston Villa (H)
Jan 22 – Dinamo Zagreb (H)
Jan 25 – Wolves (A)
Jan 29 – Girona (A)
The Guardian has reported former Arsenal star Tomas Rosicky is a leading contender for the Gunners sporting director position.
Andrew Madley will be the head referee for the FA Cup match between Arsenal and Manchester United. There is no VAR in the third round of this competition.
