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Arsenal predicted lineup vs Chelsea: 4-3-3 with Nketiah up front?

By Ross Kennerley

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal looks dejected after the Chelsea second goal scored by Reece James 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: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal looks dejected after the Chelsea second goal scored by Reece James 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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Arsenal’s Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard gestures during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary’s Stadium. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Albert Sambi Lokonga (CM) – While he was relatively tidy on the ball at St Mary’s, Sambi has to show more defensive aggression off the ball and must speed up his play when in possession.

Taking one, two or even three touches too many in the game, he won’t be afforded such luxuries at Stamford Bridge.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – Where Xhaka plays will depend on the game state. That’s how it works now.

Early doors there is a strong chance that he sits deeper with Sambi or tucks into left-back to cover for Nuno, but if Arsenal are trailing he’ll end up being an advanced No. 8 again or even move to a back three for more attacking players.

Martin Odegaard (AM) – Arsenal need more from the man who was their captain last time out. While this is a young team and Odegaard is still only 23 years old, he’s an established professional with bags of experience outside of the Premier League.

He’s been off the boil recently – and had a poor game here last season – so he needs to step it up.

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