Arsenal vs Watford predicted XI: Nothing to it but to do it

Central Midfield

Really not much to say here either. With Matteo Guendouzi out of the mix forever and Lucas Torreira failing to impact when given the chance, there are only two guys that can fill out this role, both of whom will ideally be a part of the midfield next year too, just factor in Thomas Partey.

Dani Ceballos will have what will ideally not be his last Premier League appearance. Having spoken up about his future at the club, there’s definitely optimism that he can stay around longer, but that’s not always such an easy feat when money is involved.

And despite some people’s persistence to hate Granit Xhaka, his absence in the first half against Villa was incredibly telling and should have reaffirmed what was already known—we need him. I hope it doesn’t take losing him to see that big picture.

Anyway, enough about what we already know. On to the front three.