Arsenal vs Leeds: Predicted starting 11 for Gunners' return to action

Arsenal make their return to Premier League action as they take on Leeds United on Saturday afternoon.

The Gunners will be eager to bounce back to winning ways after losing 3-0 to Brighton in their final match before the extended pause with Pascal Groß, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andrés all finding the back of the net for the Seagulls to end the champions' unbeaten start to the season.

Mikel Arteta has a number of injuries to deal with when selecting his team to face Leeds tomorrow with a number of key players withdrawing from international duty, including Christos Tzolis, who is expected to miss a few weeks of action. However, the Spaniard will look to utilise what he has in front of him and field the strongest side he can.

Here's how Arsenal could line up for their meeting with Leeds.

Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Leeds (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper & Defenders

David Raya (GK) - Despite an off day at Brighton, Raya's status as the Premier League's best goalkeeper is still very much intact, with no fear of him being displaced for Saturday's match.

Jurrien Timber (RB) - Having made his return to club action before the international break, Timber got some crucial minutes while on duty with the Netherlands and he will start on the right side of defence against Leeds.

Ezri Konsa (CB) - There is some uncertainty around both Konsa and Cristhian Mosquera's availability ahead of tomorrow's game and I have a sneaky feeling that despite facing a late fitness test, the England international will be fit enough to start at the back.

Gabriel Magalhães (CB) - Fresh off earning two more caps for Brazil, Gabriel will be ready to start in defence and help his team bounce back from their defeat to Brighton.

Riccardo Calafiori (LB) - He has been one of Arsenal's most important assets so far this season and following an international break that saw him net his first goal for Italy, Calafiori will start at left back tomorrow.

Midfielders

Martin Ødegaard (CM) - His start to the season has been simply brilliant and he will be hoping to continue that with another start in midfield against Leeds.

Myles Lewis-Skelly (CM) - The decision to drop Lewis-Skelly for Bruno Guimarães at Brighton proved to backfire spectacularly so Arteta should have no doubt about bringing the Hale End graduate back into the XI on Saturday.

Declan Rice (CM) - Another international withdrawal, Rice didn't kick a ball for England during the break and after a period of rest, he should be fit enough to make the start in his side's forthcoming meeting with Leeds.

Forwards

Bukayo Saka (RW) - Despite netting three times so far this season, Saka's performances have attracted scrutiny from his side's fans and the media so as he starts on the right flank once more, he will have a point to prove.

Viktor Gyökeres (ST) - Another who needs to improve his club form, Gyökeres will take the place of the injured Kai Havertz and will be looking to replicate his international form in a bid to return to his best for Arsenal.

Eberechi Eze (LW) - Completing the "send a statement" front three is Eze, who like his fellow attackers also needs to drastically improve his form in red and white. Tzolis' injury offers him a way back into the team and he needs to capitalise on that, starting with Saturday's clash with Leeds.

Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Leeds: Raya; Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori; Ødegaard, Lewis-Skelly, Rice; Saka, Gyökeres, Eze

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