On Sunday, Arsenal will host Manchester United in north London with Thomas Partey settling into a new position while Mikel Arteta continues to fill defensive holes caused by injuries.
For their first crucial game of the season against Manchester United, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta plans to stick with Thomas Partey at fullback.
Last weekend was the first time the Gunners had lost a game, and on Sunday in the afternoon, they will host their opponents at the Emirates.
With last season’s two-goal hero Eddie Nketiah set to captain the line, Arsenal will be hoping to inflict another defeat on United, who have lost just once this season.
The forward, who scored the game’s winning goal in extra time last season, continues to fill in for Gabriel Jesus.
In the final third, he will be assisted by Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Both Declan Rice and Kai Havertz are waiting to re-start as they continue to adjust to life at the Emirates.
Despite being set to stay in a midfield trio with captain Martin Odegaard, Rice has adapted admirably.
However, there is still debate over the German’s best position. Ben White and Partey are filling in on defense for Jurrien Timber, a fellow summer signing who has been out for some time.
In front of Aaron Ramsdale, William Saliba and Gabriel should stick with their center-half partnership.
In an intriguing justification, Arteta cited the need to adapt to various circumstances in support of his defensive decisions.
The staff is different, he said.
There were 43 different structures used at different times during our game against Manchester City. Every morning I drive to Colney from my house.
Sometimes I leave at six in the morning and have to wipe the windscreen because it’s icy.
At six in the morning, I usually take a particular road because it’s faster; right now it’s 20 miles per hour.
After joining the Arsenal, Kai Havertz has had a sluggish start.
So occasionally I take a side road and then get on the M25, but depending on whether I’m going to school, I take one exit, and if it’s after seven, I take another exit.
Every game has a different plot, such as when I have a flat tire and must replace it and take a different route because the garage is nearby.”.
Last season, United, albeit at Old Trafford, handed Arsenal its first loss.
Despite the fact that the Gunners are one of the favorites to challenge Manchester City this season, Arteta won’t put too much stock in their title chances.
He continued, “I believe it’s too early in the season.”.
“Everyone wants to perform at their highest level while also winning games.
It won’t rule, but it will give you confidence and momentum.
It’s crucial to finish strong, win your game, and enter September with another block of games on a high note before the international break.”.
Arsenal’s predicted starting lineup was as follows: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel; Partey, Rice, Havertz, Odegaard; Saka, Martinelli, and Nketiah.
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