CONFIRMED LINE-UP:Merino and Havertz dropped, Sterling starts: 4-3-3 Predicted line-up vs Tottenham

The Arsenal back four easily picks itself for this game, even though it has to be said that the defence has been leaking a few mistakes lately.

It really is great news that Jurien Timber is expected to be fit for the north London derby while Myles Lewis-Skelly remains the best all-round left-back available at the moment.

Declan Rice’s energy in midfield will be essential for this game while Thomas Partey’s ability to resist the press makes him a better option than Jorginho, who certainly has bad memories from Tottenham’s pressing in this fixture last season.

This is definitely not a game for Mikel Merino, who is frankly yet to show what he really brings to the midfield other than the odd goal.

Raheem Sterling’s cameo against Manchester United should earn him a start, as afterall, he is the most experienced right-winger available. Kai Havertz needs to sit this game out and clear his head. The last thing he needs is another game under severe pressure after the disaster of the past two games.

Trossard in the false nine role should be given a try against what could be a Spurs high-line at the back while Gabriel Martinelli remains a useful threat.

PREDICTED TEAM

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Timber – Saliba – Gabriel – Lewis-Skelly

Partey – Odegaard – Rice

Sterling – Trossard- Martinelli

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