Arsenal vs Wolverhampton predicted starting XI: Please.

Front Three

Even as I write, I want to believe that Unai Emery will go with two strikers up front, like he did against Napoli, But I just can’t get myself to commit to it. Not with Aaron Ramsey unavailable to give the No. 10 position the presence it deserves.

Instead, I foresee Emery putting Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alex Iwobi out there as dual creative attacking midfielders in the hopes of supplying the lone striker with enough chances that they just can’t miss them. Not to mention that in a battle away from home, the more energy and defensive help we have on the pitch, the better. These two, particularly Iwobi, are known for their ability to track back.

Up front is a complete toss up. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette are both in fine form, and neither was disrupted against Palace. They both played quite well. But given the fact that Aubameyang scored, and that he is starting to hit his stride again, the start will probably go to him, even if I personally would start Lacazette.

It really is a toss up though. I think that Emery will ride Aubameyang’s momentum and give him the start, saving Lacazette for if things get particularly sticky later in the match.