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Arsenal Predicted Lineup vs Newcastle: Near Full Strength

By Ross Kennerley

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Thomas Partey of Arsenal battles for possession with Jordan Ayew of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on January 14, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Thomas Partey of Arsenal battles for possession with Jordan Ayew of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on January 14, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around England remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 14: Thomas Partey of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on January 14, 2021 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Thomas Partey (CM) – There were flashes of improvement from Dani Ceballos during the recent stalemate. Arsenal, however, need consistency across entire matches and there is absolutely no doubt that Partey is considerably far ahead of him in the pecking order, even if it’s only two of them vying for the spot.

Having got some minutes in midweek, he’ll be in from the start. Ceballos most certainly won’t be.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – We saw the good and the bad from Xhaka recently, although the positives outweighed the negatives. A superb defensive display, the best in recent memory, from the Swiss helped cement his place as the one to partner Partey.

An improvement in a distribution sense is needed on Monday as Newcastle won’t be allowing much room for the forwards to operate in.

Emile Smith Rowe (AM) – His quietest display for Arsenal this season against the Eagles was no real fault of his own. Marked out of the game by the visitors he was limited to few touches in and around the box. Some space was found down the right channel, but an overall flat attacking display didn’t help his cause.

Despite that, he made interesting runs and looked to provide a spark. Will be straight back in on Monday.

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