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

By Jeff Beard

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)
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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Arsenal Wing-Backs & Midfielders

Who could Arsenal sell?
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 28: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal is substituted off for Dani Ceballos (Photo by Jason Cairnduff – Pool/Getty Images) /

Hector Bellerin (RWB) – He has shown that he is getting past the knee injury and returning to his best form, probably even the best in his whole career. Will link up play down the right and provide an outlet in advanced positions. Nailed on starter every week.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – One of the first names on the team sheet, though that could soon change. Time is ticking on the severely immobile midfielder with the arrival of Partey who, sadly, may be given more time to embed himself in the team. Don’t foresee him starting on Saturday.

Dani Ceballos (CM) – Copy and paste from last season’s FA Cup win in both tactics and positioning. Again, no space for Partey after such a short time with the team. Arteta will likely make that call.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (LWB) – Has the speed to counter Riyad Mahrez or any of the attackers City will launch down their side. Having played so well against them in the FA Cup last season, it would be unreasonable to expect anyone else here. Bukayo Saka perhaps, but for defensive stability, it’s AMN.

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