Arsenal’s Predicted Starters Against Swansea City

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Laurent Koscielny and Gabriel Paulista

Per Mertesacker has been incredibly resurgent this year, particularly in the past few weeks. And Calum Chambers figures to be a starting center back in a few years time. But combined, the pace between the two is equal to that of a Galapagos tortoise in sneakers.

Arsenal need to infuse their defense with that athleticism that has made them so special this year. Reuniting Gabriel Paulista and Laurent Koscielny will be a breath of fresh air when sandwiched between Bellerin and Monreal. To see that back four pieced back together in front of Petr Cech will feel like a nice, deep cleansing. And Petr Cech will be even more thrilled.

Gabriel Paulista has been incognito since the virus hit him but he was in a massive momentum wave too. His timing in slide tackles is absolutely spot on and he has become a must-start. Which makes it difficult when three center backs are all must-starts.

Laurent Koscielny is the most must-start of them all. Speaking of people that were missed against Sheffield, an Arsenal team without the Boss is always a bit nerve-wracking.

With the defense back in ship-shape. Let’s move to one of the biggest questions in the current side. The defensive midfield pair.

Next: Defensive Midfield