Despite being ousted by David Raya between the sticks, Aaron Ramsdale will make his first Premier League appearance since the 3-1 win over Manchester United on September 3.
Arsenal star Gabriel welcomes Brazil history making teenager Endrick by flooring him in training
That is because Raya, on loan from Brentford, is ineligible to play against his parent club.
Ben White could also return to the line-up at right-back to replace Takehiro Tomiyasu having missed the 3-1 win over Burnley with a slight knock.
And having had two weeks to recover during the international break, he could be set to play alongside the preferred centre-back pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel.
With defensive midfielder Thomas Partey still out injured, Jorginho is likely to keep his place in the team, which will see Declan Rice feature in the No.8 role.
Havertz has played alongside Rice in the same position in recent weeks with skipper Martin Odegaard out on the sidelines for concussion.
But the Norwegian maestro could be recalled with Fabio Vieira suspended following his red card against the Clarets.
Ramsdale is set to start this weekend with Raya ineligible to face his parent club
Ramsdale is set to start this weekend with Raya ineligible to face his parent clubNorway boss Stale Solbakken omitted Odegaard from his Euro 2024 qualifying squad, but recently stated the player should be fit to face Brentford.
He said ahead of his side’s 3-3 draw against Scotland: “I’ve just come from a 45-minute talk with Martin. He is getting better and better and gradually stepping up.
“It has been more or less three weeks without any special training, so it is important to take things step by step.
“Both he and Arsenal probably hope that he is available for the Brentford match.”
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are expected to feature on the wings, while Arteta has a headache over who to start up top.
Gabriel Jesus, who has been out for a month with a hamstring issue, could be in contention ahead of schedule as he looks set to to start for Brazil against Argentina.
But Arteta may decide against starting him out of fear he could suffer a setback, instead choosing Leandro Trossard, who was on target in Belgium’s 5-0 win against Azerbaijan on Sunday.
He has also scored in each of his last two Arsenal matches when leading the line ahead of Eddie Nketiah.
This is how Arsenal could start at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday
This is how Arsenal could start at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday
TopicsHavertz in shock role, Ramsdale back but Jesus out - Arsenal team to face Brentford
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