Mikel Arteta has made significant adjustments to the Arsenal lineup for their Premier League match against Leeds United. Notably, he has retained Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz, who previously showcased their synergy during a thrilling 3-2 victory over Kairat Almaty. In that encounter, Havertz provided an assist for Gyokeres’s opening goal, later scoring himself, which secured their spots in the starting roster at Elland Road.
Lineup Changes and Key Players
This match marks Kai Havertz’s first Premier League start since a decisive 5-1 win against Manchester City nearly a year ago. Mikel Arteta has reverted to a more familiar formation after rotating his squad for the previous match. David Raya will guard the net, supported by a backline consisting of Piero Hincapie, Gabriel, William Saliba, and Jurrien Timber.
- Midfield: Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice return.
- Attack: Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard will flank the duo of Gyokeres and Havertz.
Several notable players have been moved to the bench, including Kepa Arrizabalaga, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Ebere Eze, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Martinelli.
Leeds United Adjustments
Leeds United’s head coach, Daniel Farke, has also made a key alteration. Following a 1-1 draw against Everton, Farke has reintroduced Gabriel Gudmundsson, who returns from a groin injury. He will replace Sebastiaan Bornauw in Leeds’ three-man defense.
- Leeds Starting Eleven: Darlow, Rodon, Struijk, Gudmundsson, Bogle, Gruev, Ampadu, Justin, Stach, Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin.
- Leeds Substitutes: Perri, Byram, Bornauw, Tanaka, Longstaff, Bouananotte, Gnonto, Okafor, Piroe.
- Arsenal Starting Eleven: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Zubimendi, Rice, Havertz, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres.
- Arsenal Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, White, Calafiori, Mosquera, Odegaard, Eze, Madueke, Martinelli, Jesus.
Fans are eager as the teams prepare for kick-off. Anticipation builds around tactical strategies and the current season’s performances, with television coverage available for all viewers.
