Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has a near fully-fit squad to pick from for Sunday’s trip to Watford. Arsenal can move ahead of Manchester United into fourth place if they win ahead of the Red Devils’ clash with rivals Manchester City at the Etihad later this afternoon. Express Sport looks at the expected line-up Arteta will pick against Roy Hodgson’s side.
Goalkeeper – Ramsdale
Arteta stopped short of naming Aaron Ramsdale as the signing of the season at his press conference on Friday.
But the England international would be near the top of the list for most Premier League fans.
Ramsdale continues to keep Bernd Leno out of the starting XI at the Emirates.
His distribution has been a little off in recent matches so Arteta will be hoping that is sharpened up for this one.
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Attack – Saka, Lacazette, Martinelli
Emile Smith Rowe is back following the illness which caused him to miss the home win over Wolves.
Arteta has a choice between Smith Rowe, Gabriel Martinelli and Nicolas Pepe for a starting spot.
Martinelli may get the nod despite his end product letting him down last time out.
Pepe is pushing for a start though following his instrumental performance off the bench against Wolves.
Alexandre Lacazette was pictured in pain in training but he and Bukayo Saka are both fit for this one.
Arsenal’s expected XI vs Watford in full: Ramsdale; Cedric, White, Gabriel, Tierney; Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Lacazette.
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