Arsenal vs Eintracht Frankfurt predicted XI: What is a ‘win’?

Midfield

This is where things get murky, given a sudden lack of resources. With Dani Ceballos out and Granit Xhaka still at odds, the midfield crop is incredibly limited. And while Ceballos definitely won’t be ready, I’m counting on Xhaka making his return in front of a dubious home crowd that I really hope has the decency not to boo him when he takes to the pitch again.

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Then again, these are already disgruntled fans who have already shown their colors long ago, and as such, I compile my worry with more worries that my worries are well placed. Which makes complete sense.

Next to Granit Xhaka, Joe Willock should make his return to the starting XI as well. He saved the game against Southampton, with fantastic defensive positioning to clear a ball off the line and he was a prime time difference maker from the moment he stepped onto the pitch.

Flanked by Maitland-Niles and Kolasinac, this is an engine room that packs a punch. It may lack defensive solidity, but hopefully we can attack so much that defending becomes an afterthought. That’s how things are supposed to be right?

Speaking of attack, let’s round this off with the front three