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3 ways Arsenal could line up in defence this season

By Adam Schultz

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on May 22, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on May 22, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) /
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Ben White will be used at right-back at times. (Photo by Trevor Ruszkowski/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
Ben White will be used at right-back at times. (Photo by Trevor Ruszkowski/ISI Photos/Getty Images) /

2. White/Saliba/Gabriel/Zinchenko

We saw this used to devastating effect against Chelsea in the Florida Cup. William Saliba partnered Gabriel at the heart of the defence with Ben White and Zinchenko occupying the flanks.

This combination is likely what we will see against Crystal Palace, and it is superb. White at right-back adds to Arsenal’s technical security in the build-up, and he’s shown that he’s comfortable operating in more advanced areas. Saliba and Gabriel have already developed a good understanding, and Zinchenko could very well displace Tierney as the starter.

This combination offers Mikel Arteta everything he needs. All four are superb with the ball at their feet, are sound defensively, and, depending on how the game is panning out, a shift to a back three can even come to fruition with White, Saliba, and Gabriel, while Zinchenko could move into a midfield role.

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