Arsenal will travel to Merseyside to take on Everton in what will be Sean Dyche’s first game in charge of his new side.
The Gunners arrive in top form with 13 of a possible 15 points from their Premier League matches since returning from the World Cup, and today should be another ideal opportunity to to move eight points clear of Manchester City.
The Citizens have to come to North London to take on Tottenham on Sunday, a side they have regularly struggle against in recent years, while we have a good record against Everton.
We come into our tie with limited issues. Gabriel Jesus and Mo Elneny aren’t believed to be ready yet, nor is Emile Smith Rowe, while we also have doubts over the availability of Thomas Partey who had to be replaced last weekend. The Ghanaian’s absence can be downplayed however, with Jorginho having signed from Chelsea to potentially line up alongside Granit Xhaka at the heart of the midfield.
Predicted Arsenal XI:
Ramsdale
White Saliba Gabriel Zinchenko
Jorginho Odegaard Xhaka
Saka Nketiah Martinelli
It will be great to see Jorginho hit the ground running, and given that he has strong stats from the current season, I don’t see why he wouldn’t. The Italian has plenty of strong attributes that can boost our side, while the remainder of our team already have the kind of form which could win us points regardless.
Do you expect Jorginho to hit the ground running in red? Do you think Trossard could be in contention to start today?
Patrick
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I go with your lineup.
Opportunity to give Partey a good rest and also to see what Jorginho can bring to the party
I’m not expecting Jorginho to start.
If there is the slightest doubt over partley injury he should not be risked with city coming up on the 15th we need him for that game if he plays and does further damage then he could be out for a while and that would be a huge blow to our prem league chances!
I don’t know why I’m not convinced about players that have been in Chelsea’s camp for long.
That guy should not be a starter.
We have to trust Arteta on this signing plus we have no one else with jorginho experience to replace partley must admit have my doubts over this signing as well but want to give him every chance before judging him!
Yes jorginho is the best
Partey injury is minor..
It would be great if he plays in partey’s position because he is also good at distribution .
Partey is fit..
Arteta said in press conference that he had minor issues in rib..
But he is fine to play