Double Arsenal team news hint spotted as Mikel Arteta decision 'leaked' ahead of Crystal Palace
Arsenal stars Thomas Partey and Jorginho have hinted they could both start against Crystal Palace tonight. The Gunners got their 2023/24 Premier League campaign underway last week as they defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium.
Goals from Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka clinched the victory for the home side as they now face a difficult test against Palace at Selhurst Park this evening. Mikel Arteta is set to be without summer signing Jurrien Timber after the Dutchman suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury on his debut.
Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and David Raya are all expected to be included in the Gunners' matchday squad to face Roy Hodgson's side on Monday evening. Gabriel Jesus will be unavailable once again as he continues to recover from a knee injury.
Oleksandr Zinchenko could be available for the first time after being sidelined since May due to a calf issue. During his pre-match press conference, Arteta confirmed that he was hopeful regarding the Ukraine international's availability.
«Alex is doing very well, he’s been training with us and hopefully we’re going to have him available very, very soon,» the Spaniard said on Friday. With Timber set to be sidelined for a considerable amount of time, Zinchenko's return to fitness could not have come at a better time for the Gunners.
Arsenal started with Partey at right-back against Forest in their Premier League season opener and the Ghana international has hinted at a second consecutive start tonight. Partey posted an Instagram story ahead of the clash against Palace — though it is unclear whether he will remain in defence or start in his more familiar role in midfield.
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