After lacking pre-season, Zinchenko didn't characteristic in Arsenal’s squad for the Community Shield or their Premier League opening-day victory over Nottingham Forest.

But after showing from the bench of their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace and 2-2 draw towards Fulham, Zinchenko might characteristic from the beginning towards Erik ten Hag’s facet.

Partey is although a significant doubt, after Ghana left him out of their squad for the upcoming worldwide break. An announcement from the nationwide crew acknowledged that Arsenal had advised them the midfielder “could be on the sidelines for a while” after struggling an unspecified damage in coaching.

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That might imply a return to a extra conventional again 4 for Arsenal, with Ben White shifting to right-back and Gabriel Magalhaes returning to accomplice William Saliba. Meanwhile, Takehiro Tomiyasu is obtainable following his suspension for selecting up a crimson card in that win at Palace, so he's an possibility.

After approaching for a 91st-minute cameo towards Fulham, Mikel Arteta says Gabriel Jesus is match sufficient to begin — however Eddie Nketiah’s first England call-up following two targets in three video games might see the Brazilian saved on the bench a bit longer.

Asked in regards to the competitors between the 2 strikers, Arteta stated on Friday: “I don’t see it that way. I just see pride, and [Nketiah’s England call-up] has happened for a reason. He pushed everybody. He pushes himself every single day to be the best he possibly can.”

Meanwhile, Ten Hag might see Sunday’s conflict on the Emirates as the suitable time to call new signing Rasmus Hojlund in Manchester United’s beginning line-up for the primary time since his transfer from Atalanta.

Possible Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Rice, Havertz, Odegaard; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli

Injuries: Albert Sambi Lokonga, Jurrien Timber

Doubts: None

Time and date: 4:30pm BST, Sunday September 3, 2023

Venue: Emirates Stadium