Arsenal predicted lineup vs Leeds: White & Sambi in?

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LEEDS, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 18: Joe Gelhardt of Leeds United competes for the ball with Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road on December 18, 2021 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Francisco Macia/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Mohamed Elneny (CM) – Our curly haired Egyptian king hasn’t done anything to warrant being taken out of the team, even if a more conservative Leeds side might require additional guile in midfield to unlock.

Keep this form up and Elneny can arguably aim higher than the Turkish Super Lig.

Granit Xhaka (CM) – One of Arsenal’s most important players, not just for this run-in but across the majority of the season, Xhaka will be asked to put in another commanding display where he’s been keeping his emotions in check better than usual.

Martin Odegaard (AM) – Across the last six matches Odegaard has been asked to play a touch deeper than he usually likes, and now he’s been allowed to push on that bit more with a double pivot behind him it is no coincidence that the team has won three on the bounce.

Against Leeds’ makeshift backline he should be looking to impact the game.

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