3 talking points ahead of Girona vs Arsenal

  • Gunners end UCL league phase with trip to Girona
  • Full strength side will be needed
  • Question over who should start at left back
Ten-man Arsenal won at Wolves last time out
Ten-man Arsenal won at Wolves last time out | Shaun Botterill/GettyImages
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3. Left back dilemma

Myles Lewis-Skelly, Riccardo Calafiori
Calafiori or Lewis-Skelly? | Catherine Ivill - AMA/GettyImages

Considering he was set to be banned for the next three Premier League games, Myles Lewis-Skelly was expected to start against Girona in order to rest Riccardo Calafiori before a heavy load of minutes. However, with the youngster's ban being lifted, Arteta is presented with a dilemma over who to start at left back tonight.

Lewis-Skelly is arguably the more in-form player having played consistently well since coming into the side in December. Calafiori was the difference maker against Wolves though with his goal securing the three points.

Whoever is given a rest tonight will likely start Sunday's blockbuster clash with Manchester City. Given he has continued to impress, I can see Lewis-Skelly given the nod to face the champions so Calafiori is likely to start against Girona. The final decision lays with Arteta however.


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