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Arsenal predicted lineup vs Leeds: Who replaces Thomas Partey?

By Rob Worthington

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal is challenged by Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal during the warm up prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 19, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal is challenged by Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal during the warm up prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 19, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 06: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on February 6, 2021 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Sporting stadiums around the UK 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 James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images) /

Forwards

Nicolas Pépé (RW) – If Saka moves back to left-back, Nicolas Pépé should head back to the right-wing. The Ivorian started there against Manchester United a few weeks ago due to Bukayo Saka’s absence and performed well so shouldn’t have any problem switching flanks again.

Alex Lacazette (ST) – As for the centre-forward role, many have called for Gabriel Martinelli to be given a chance there this week. However, it’d be surprising to see Arteta opt for the Brazilian in that role given how little he has played there in an Arsenal shirt. Perhaps he’ll get chance up front in the Europa League. For now, Arteta looks like sticking with Alexandre Lacazette.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (LW) – On the left-wing it’s important that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is brought back into the fold. Heading into one of the most difficult periods of the season Arteta will want the captain firing on all cylinders, so the game against Leeds should represent a chance to gain some momentum for the club captain.

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