Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks set to name a much changed line-up for their game against Dundalk tonight.
Arsenal take on the Irish side in the Europa League and are the heavy favourites to collect the three points.
Arteta will be determined to guard against complacency though, and is likely to mix in some experienced players with his side’s youngsters.
Alex Runarsson surely has a decent chance of making his debut in goal, after Bernd Leno’s shaky display in the opening game of the competition.
Joe Willock and Reiss Nelson, who Arteta talked up in his press conference, will also be hoping for some rare game time.
Arsenal fans have been calling for Emile Smith-Rowe to be included, but with Mohamed Elneny expected to feature, he may have to make do with a place on the bench.
Arteta does have big issues in central defence, with injuries mounting up, but could still call upon Gabriel and Shkodran Mustafi to play at the back, if he wants to keep his side in their 4-3-3 shape that they utilised at the weekend.
In attack Eddie Nketiah will surely feature, while Arteta may be keen to get Willian some minutes, as he returns to fitness.
Predicted XI: Runarsson; Maitland-Niles, Mustafi, Gabriel, Cedric; Saka, Elneny, Willock; Willian, Nketiah, Nelson.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
