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Arsenal predicted lineup vs AFC Wimbledon: Charlie Patino debut?

By Ross Kennerley

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on August 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on August 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /
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BURNLEY, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Albert Sambi Lokonga of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on September 18, 2021 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (CM) – There is scope for some youngsters to get their chance in midfield against the Dons, namely Charlie Patino, but from the start that’s unlikely.

Arteta is thin for options in this area of the pitch so his hands are mostly tied, and with Granit Xhaka back for the weekend it looks like being a Swiss/Ghanaian pivot for Sunday meaning Maitland-Niles should come in here.

Albert Sambi Lokonga (CM) – This is a game were Sambi can really dominate proceedings. This youthful midfield pairing showed their value coming on as substitutes against the Clarets and there will be another opportunity for them to build their chemistry up in this one.

Martin Odegaard (AM) – With Smith Rowe not finishing the Burnley game due to cramping he would arguably be the fittest(?) for this game having had extra time to rest. However, Odegaard is the one with the energy and engine therefore it may be that he gets 50-60 minutes in order to wrap the win up and then some debuts can be handed out from there.

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