Arsenal predicted lineup vs Everton: Auba dropped & Martinelli in?

Forwards

Bukayo Saka (RW) – On as a second half substitute, Arteta briefly mentioned rotation in his decision and now fit and firing, there is no way Saka doesn’t come straight back into the team.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (ST) – A decision that won’t please many supporters, as much as the case to take the skipper out of the team is strong it feels like a decision the manager will be woe to make.

A vast improvement is demanded from Aubameyang who is missing the chances that are falling to him and offering next to nothing in other departments. It just feels like a call Arteta won’t make yet.

Gabriel Martinelli (LW) – Having played brilliantly over his last 115 minutes of football, and looking especially dangerous against United when he moved out to the left, Smith Rowe could be the man to get some rest next after being seen gasping for air 60 minutes into the game.

For rotational purposes, as well as adding threat in attack, it could be that Martinelli gets the nod on his favoured left side.

Arteta did say Smith Rowe felt some ‘discomfort’. No point risking him with a dangerous option waiting to take up his slot.