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Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Tuesday's Premier League clash with title challengers Aston Villa.
Arsenal will lock horns with Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners managed to secure a 2-1 win over
Arsenal, who will have one side eye on their delayed Carabao Cup quarterfinal with Crystal Palace next Tuesday, need all three points at the exquisite Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Mikel Arteta’s team selection critical to success against David Moyes’s wily Toffees.
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for their Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
William Saliba has missed Arsenal’s last four games and having previously been coy on his situation, Arteta revealed on Friday it is a recurrence of an ankle injury troubling the Frenchman who has been unable to train. Arteta did not rule him out of tonight’s game but yesterday’s comments would suggest he is a major doubt.
Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to continue as Arsenal’s cup goalkeeper, but defensive rotation is restricted. Injuries to Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera and Gabriel reduce flexibility, forcing Arteta to lean closer to his strongest available back line than ideal.
Arsenal ’s last EFL Cup victory coincided with the inaugural Premier League campaign all the way back in 1992–93, one of only two triumphs in the competition for the north Londoners. Arteta can become just the second manager after George Graham to win this particular trophy for Arsenal.
Arsenal are still dealing with a number of injury issues ahead of their Premier League clash with Everton tonight. The Gunners welcomed back William Saliba from an ankle problem against Wolves last weekend but Gabriel Magalhaes remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from a thigh injury.
Gabriel Jesus may return to Arsenal starting line-up for cup tie – Mikel Arteta - Arsenal will take on Oliver Glasner’s side at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.