Arsenal tackle Leeds United on the Emirates Stadium this afternoon in search of a win to cement their place on the prime of the Premier League desk.

Mikel Arteta confirmed in his pre-match press convention yesterday that William Saliba will miss the match as he’s nonetheless recovering from a again harm he sustained previous to the worldwide break.

Rob Holding impressed in Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace final day out and retains his place alongside Gabriel in central defence at this time. Takehiro Tomiyasu wouldn’t play once more this season resulting from a severe knee harm so Ben White continued at right-back whereas Oleksandr Zinchenko saved his place forward of Kieran Tierney at left-back.

Thomas Partey was a doubt on this match after struggling a knock whereas on worldwide responsibility with Ghana. Nevertheless, the midfielder did participate in coaching on Friday and it could have been applicable for him to begin this afternoon.

Granit Xhaka traces up alongside Partey in midfield with Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard as soon as once more in an attacking midfield position. Bukayo Saka has been affected by sickness in latest days and was unable to coach on Friday. Subsequently, Arteta left him on the bench as Leandro Trossard began on the appropriate.

Gabriel Martinelli retains his place on the left facet of Arsenal’s assault and can be trying to proceed his advantageous goal-scoring efficiency. Gabriel Jesus was referred to as as much as begin up entrance for Arsenal so the likes of Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson joined Saka on the bench.

Listed here are the confirmed lineups:

Arsenal

Ramsdale. White, Holdings, Gabriel, Zinchenko; celebration. Trossard, Odegaard, Xhaka, Martinelli; Issa

Subs: Turner, Turner, Saka, Smith Rowe, Keewor, Jorginho, Vieira, Nelson, Walters.

Leeds

Meslier, Ayling, Koch Struijk, Firpo, Aaronson, Roca, Summerville, Harrison, Sinisterra, Kristensen.

Subs: Robles, Cooper, Bamford, Giappi, Rodrigo, Rutter, McKinney, Greenwood, Grey.