Manchester City vs Arsenal Predicted XI: Is it Partey Time?

By Jeff Beard | Oct 16, 2020

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 18: Kieran Tierney and Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrate following the FA Cup Semi Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on July 18, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Childs/Pool via Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 21: Bernd Leno of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /

Bernd Leno (GK) – Without question the number one and he’ll start against Manchester City. As he will pretty much every week.

Gabriel Magalhaes (CB) – He’ll get the nod on the left side of the three at the back. As he showed against Sheffield United, he has the speed to cover and the passing range to take Tierney’s place (assuming he is not allowed to play).

David Luiz (CB) – Our experienced, if far from perfect, leader at the back will anchor the center of the three, the only place is isn’t woefully exposed. No repeat of this fixture last season, please.

Rob Holding (CB) – Loves to show up for a challenge, has improved in one-on-one situations and will gladly take on Raheem Sterling or whoever is on the left of the City attack, hopefully throwing him to the ground like Sadio Mane. Within the rules…of course.

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