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Arsenal predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: 4-3-3 rotation?

By Ross Kennerley

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Arsenal players celebrate Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 13, 2022. - - 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 Glyn KIRK / 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 GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Arsenal’s Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Martin Odegaard (AM) – Had one of his quieter matches against Liverpool, which was precisely what Klopp’s side had intended for.

Starving him of service through the middle meant he had to come short to assume possession, in the areas of least threat. Will be hoping for more joy on Saturday, especially having been taken off first in the 2-0 loss.

Thomas Partey (DM) – Not only is he performing superbly as the lone No. 6, he’s doing it against some of the best sides in world football. Will have Coutinho to handle at Villa Park on Saturday.

Granit Xhaka (AM) – Xhaka barely put a foot wrong off the ball on Wednesday. His positioning and work rate were superb, with it was his final ball that was lacking on the night.

He can’t be criticised too much, though, since penalty box incision is not his forte.

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