4 talking points ahead of Arsenal vs Ipswich

  • Gunners host Ipswich at Emirates Stadium
  • Can finish a great year on a high
  • Will be without a key man but defence back to full strength
The Gunners thumped Crystal Palace 5-1 last time out
The Gunners thumped Crystal Palace 5-1 last time out | Julian Finney/GettyImages
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2. Full strength defence

Riccardo Calafiori
Calafiori completes a full strength defence for Arsenal | Sebastian Frej/MB Media/GettyImages

Riccardo Calafiori returned from injury in the win at Crystal Palace and with his comeback, the Gunners now have a full strength defence.

Myles Lewis-Skelly has filled in at left back during his Italian teammate's absence and while he did more than a good job, it is highly likely Mikel Arteta will favour Calafiori for the game against Ipswich.

The Italian offers more in the position and would be more reliable than Lewis-Skelly considering his age and experience. With Calafiori back ready for full action, Arteta can play his preferred backline once again.

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