MatchDay:Arsenal expected XI vs Luton as Bukayo Saka out, Thomas Partey starts

Mikel Arteta faces a curious dilemma ahead of Arsenal's clash with Luton. We're at the stage in the season where his side can't afford to drop a single point if they want to become Premier League champions. Equally, with so many games coming up in quick succession he knows he cannot field his strongest side in every one of them.

So as relegation threatened Luton visit the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night, the Spaniard has essentially admitted it's a not a question of if he will make changes, but rather how many. "It's a good question," he said when asked if he risked upsetting his side's rhythm by making too many tweaks.

"We're always wondering about that. It's just changing certain personnel in certain moments, looking at how they play together, how much time they have spent together that can affect things as well. It's related to what they do every single day in training as well. We will look at all these things and try to find the right team to win."

With Manchester City playing Aston Villa and Liverpool playing Sheffield United, he'll be all too aware that he can't take too many risks. Here football.london takes a look at how he might line his side up.

Goalkeeper - David Raya

Luton Town's English midfielder #06 Ross Barkley scores his team third goal past Arsenal's Spanish goalkeeper #22 David Raya during the English Premier League football match between Luton Town and Arsenal at Kenilworth Road in Luton, north of London on December 5, 2023.

The Spaniard had probably his worst game in an Arsenal shirt in the reverse fixture. He'll want to put that right this time. (Image: (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)) 1 of 11

Right-back - Ben White

Ben White of Arsenal

Ben White was outstanding once again at Manchester City. There's an argument that he could be rotated for this game, but the England international's durability is outstanding. (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) 2 of 11

Centre-back - William Saliba

William Saliba of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on March 31, 2024 in Manchester, England.

William Saliba proved once again on Sunday why he's one of the best in the Premier League. Carlton Morris poses an interesting challenge for him and it's one that he'll be wanting to show he's up to. (Image: (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)) 3 of 11

Centre-back - Gabriel

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Gabriel of Arsenal controls the ball during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on March 31, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)