Premier League: Arsenal Preferred Line up Vs Burnlye, Will Marinelli start ahead of Lacazette.

In today’s fixture, Arsenal is going to play against Burnley at Turf Moor after a successful winter transfer window. Arsenal signed a left central defender Pablo Mari and right full back Cedric Soares on loan from Flamengo and Southampton respectively. Arteta and Arsenal seem happy at reinforcement in their shaky defense line up.    

Since Arteta’s appointment Arsenal have shown character and aggression in their game. In last 6 matches, Arsenal is unbeaten winning 3 and drawing 3. Arsenal’s draw at Chelsea and 2:0 win against Manchester United show the improvement and motivation of its squad.  

After winter transfer window signings of Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares and returning of Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney from injury and Luiz from suspension have made the piking order difficult for Arteta. Apart from this Maitland Niels improvement and impact as a right full back cannot be ignored.

Who could be in playing XI for today’s fixture? Arteta has to make some tough decision in team selection because of return of club captain Aubameyang from suspension and impressive form of Gabriel Martinelli.  

Goal Post:

No doubt, Arsenal’s No 1. Leno will start at goal post.

Defense:

Now, Arteta has more option at defense. It looks as past practice Arteta will not start with the new signings of Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares. Luiz and Sokratis will start in the heart of defense. Bellerin is an automatic choice at right full back position. At left fullback position Kieran Tierney is also available but Arteta will not rush into his selection, he would go with the impressive Saka.

Midfield:

Resurgence of Lucas Torreira under Arteta has made him a starter in the midfield for Arsenal. His performance in his recent past matches has made him invincible in the midfield. Alongside Torreira, Granit Xhaka will start in the mid. He has been prolific under Arteta, his defensive attributes and passing range will be pivot in the match. Arteta has belief on Mesut Ozil, his creativity and his importance in the team. Ozil’s tackles, recoveries and work rate with and without ball is improved.      

Forward Line:

Arteta has to make tough decisions in the forward line. Aubameyang is back from suspension and definitely he will lead the attack line up. And Pepe will start on its favorite right wing despite being unable to make contribution in scoring goals. Arteta has to make a choice among Lacazette and Matinelli. Martinelli has been impressive on left wing scoring goals and making good links with Saka. So, Aubameyang will start at center and Martinelli and Pepe will be posted at left and right wing respectively.