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Arsenal predicted lineup vs Leeds: Sambi & Smith Rowe rotation?

By Ross Kennerley

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Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli (C) celebrates with teammates and substitutes after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham United at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 15, 2021. - - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 15: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 15, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Thomas Partey (CM) – That was much better from Partey in the Premier League. Again, he had to grow into the game and regain his confidence, but every aspect of his display showed more class as the minutes ticked on. Even the way he gets across the turf differs.

Does he need a rest? Probably, but Arteta might see the chance to get another start out of him here.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – It really would be an ideal time to bring Sambi Lokonga back in due to his greater mobility and press resistance against a full throttle Leeds side.

Won’t happen, though. Arteta loves his Xhaka too much.

Martin Odegaard (AM) – May have come out to account for rotation but Odegaard was the first to be withdrawn against West Ham which strongly hints towards his involvement in west Yorkshire.

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