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Arsenal XI vs Leeds: Predicted Lineup and Confirmed Team News

Arsenal return to Premier League action at the Emirates Stadium to face Leeds United, with manager Mikel Arteta balancing key defensive fitness questions following the international break.

Confirmed Team News

• Arsenal Injury Updates:

  • William Saliba remains sidelined with an ongoing back injury.

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  • Christos Tzolis is ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury during international duty.

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  • Kai Havertz and Ezri Konsa face late fitness assessments.

  • Declan Rice is available and expected to start despite withdrawing from international duty as a precaution.

  • Piero Hincapié, Ben White, and Cristhian Mosquera are in contention for defensive roles.

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• Leeds United Team News:

  • Joe Rodon (hamstring) and Mateo Joseph (knee) are unavailable for selection.

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  • Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor are expected to lead the frontline for Daniel Farke’s side.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: David Raya

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• Defenders: Jurriën Timber (RB), Cristhian Mosquera (CB), Gabriel Magalhães (CB), Riccardo Calafiori (LB)

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• Midfield Pivot: Declan Rice, Bruno Guimarães

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• Attacking Midfield: Bukayo Saka (RW), Martin Ødegaard (AM), Eberechi Eze (LW)

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• Striker: Viktor Gyökeres

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Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Guimarães; Saka, Ødegaard, Eze; Gyökeres.

Leeds United Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

• Goalkeeper: James Trafford

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• Defenders: Nico Elvedi, Tarik Muharemović, James Justin

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• Midfielders: Jayden Bogle, Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka, Gabriel Gudmundsson