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Arsenal predicted lineup vs West Ham: Tomiyasu back?

By Ross Kennerley

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal celebrates scoring his goal with team mates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 20, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal celebrates scoring his goal with team mates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 20, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal’s Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard runs with the ball. (Photo by IAN KINGTON/IKIMAGES/AFP via Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Mohamed Elneny (CM) – You can’t take him out of the team, surely?

Out of nowhere Elneny has added a new dimension to his game. No longer just doing ‘Elneny things’, he’s now being progressive with the ball, dropping shoulders and trying to push his side forward.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – This partnership is somewhat unorthodox. It wasn’t expected that Elneny would be the one partnering Xhaka in midfield again, but while it’s working and giving the team balance there is no reason to break it up.

For Xhaka’s part, he’s been excellent over recent games.

Martin Odegaard (AM) – While he thrives as the left No. 8 when Partey is playing, the return of the double pivot is pushing him up closer to the goal where he can rekindle his blossoming connection with Saka.

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