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Arsenal predicted lineup vs Leicester: Who gets rested by Arteta?

By Rob Worthington

PIRAEUS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 25: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between Arsenal FC and SL Benfica at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 25, 2021 in Piraeus, Greece. Arsenal face SL Benfica at a neutral venue in Piraeus behind closed doors to prevent the spread of Covid-19 variants. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)
PIRAEUS, GREECE - FEBRUARY 25: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between Arsenal FC and SL Benfica at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 25, 2021 in Piraeus, Greece. Arsenal face SL Benfica at a neutral venue in Piraeus behind closed doors to prevent the spread of Covid-19 variants. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 18: Thomas Partey of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 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 Visionhaus)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 18: Thomas Partey of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on January 18, 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 Visionhaus) /

Thomas Partey (CM) – In midfield, it’s important that Thomas Partey returns to the XI. Leicester possess some of the league’s best central players so it’s important Arsenal have their best midfielder to help them to attempt to win the battle of the engine room. Getting at least 60 minutes under Partey’s belt would be advisable given how little he has played lately.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – Next to Partey, either one of Xhaka or Ceballos could start. Ceballos had a bit of a horror show on Thursday, but he comes across as the sort of guy who’d be desperate to make up for his errors. However, his ability to play on the left side of a pivot is questionable considering his one-footedness. Xhaka is a seasoned pro, capable of playing through tiredness, so he’ll surely keep his spot.

Emile Smith Rowe (CAM) – In the hole, Emile Smith Rowe should return to his preferred central role. He was hooked relatively early against Benfica on Thursday so will probably be in better condition than Martin Ødegaard who completed a full 90‘ in Athens. Rest Ødegaard, start Smith Rowe.

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