Bukayo Saka starts on the Arsenal bench for the first time this season as Gabriel Jesus makes his first Premier League start since the World Cup in the Leeds United game.
Arsenal have named a strong lineup for their home clash against Leeds United. Bukayo Saka is a surprise name on the bench, which will be the first time he is not in the starting eleven this season. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus makes his first Premier League start since his injury.
Aaron Ramsdale starts in goal as expected. He will have a back four of Ben White, Rob Holding, Gabriel Magalhaes and Oleksandr Zinchenko ahead of him. Jakub Kiwior is an option from the bench in defence, along with Kieran Tierney, who had fitness issues before the game.
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๐งฑ Holding at the back
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Thomas Partey is fit to start in central midfield and will have his usual partners around him. Martin Odegaard captains the side and will play the slightly advanced role of the three, while Granit Xhaka features on the left side of Partey.
Saka is a surprise inclusion among the substitutes, meaning it will be the first time Arsenal line up this season without him. Gabriel Martinelli remains on the left, while Leandro Trossard starts in place of Saka on the right flank. Jesus making his first start since the World Cup, will lead the line for Arsenal.
Arsenal Starting Lineup: Ramsdale, Ben White, Holding, Gabriel Magalhaes, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Partey, Xhaka, Trossard, Jesus, Martinelli
