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Bernd Leno of Arsenal (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Arsenal look to continue their winning ways after they progressed through to the round of 16 in the Europa League. Leicester City, on the other hand, didn’t have the same fortune as they lost and bode farewell to the competition.
On Sunday, the two sides will meet in the Premier League and will want to win for differing reasons. Mikel Arteta is desperate to regain some form in the league after losing to his former side Manchester City. That said, here’s the lineup he should select.
Arsenal’s number one Bernd Leno
Especially in the Premier League, there never seems to be any questions asked in this position. Bernd Leno is Arsenal’s number one and that’s the way it will stay. In a game like this, the German’s athletic ability and leadership qualities from the back will come in handy, if you pardon the pun.
I’ve seen some on the internet</a> claim that <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2021/02/27/leicester-vs-arsenal-xi-aubameyang-hot/"https://fbref.com/en/players/529f49ab/Thomas-Partey?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Thomas Partey</a> should be rested, but I see no reason to rest him. After all, you don’t play big money for players to be cautious about starting them in big games.</p>
<p>Partey is a pivotal member of the midfield, therefore I feel like he should start. Granit Xhaka will also start since his leadership qualities are rife and <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2021/02/27/leicester-vs-arsenal-xi-aubameyang-hot/"https://fbref.com/en/players/79300479/Martin-Odegaard?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Martin Odegaard</a> should start to give an attacking side to Arsenal’s midfield.</p><!—pageview_candidate—><hr id="pagebreak"><div id="attachment_483164" class="wp-caption aligncenter">
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:590px;"><a href=https://playingfor90.com/2021/02/27/leicester-vs-arsenal-xi-aubameyang-hot/"https://fbref.com/en/players/bc7dc64d/Bukayo-Saka?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bukayo Saka</a>, Arsenal (Photo by Sam Bagnall – AMA/Getty Images)</p>
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<h2>A full-strength Arsenal attack</h2>
<p>That is exactly what is needed in this match. <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2021/02/27/leicester-vs-arsenal-xi-aubameyang-hot/"https://fbref.com/en/players/d5dd5f1f/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang</a> will undoubtedly lead the line as he is in good goal scoring form and is the captain. Alongside him will be <a href=https://playingfor90.com/2021/02/27/leicester-vs-arsenal-xi-aubameyang-hot/"https://fbref.com/en/players/57e3f0c7/Nicolas-Pepe?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-%22 target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nicolas Pepe</a>, whom Mikel Arteta has heaped heavy praise on in the buildup to this match.</p>
<p>Lastly, the Arsenal attack wouldn’t be complete with some spice, of the chilli kind. This is why I can say with near-certainty that the Gunners’ very own chilli and starboy Bukayo Saka will start in this match. After all, he has been our best player of the season so far.</p>
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