Thomas Partey starts amid Gabriel Jesus decision – Dream Arsenal XI vs Sheffield United
Arsenal travel to Sheffield United needing torespond to their title rivals’ Liverpool’s win over Nottingham Forest. Despite the controversy, the task for Mikel Arteta's side has always been to focus on the next game with the chance to go top if they win their next two matches ahead of the Reds’ trip to Manchester City on the weekend.
However, Arteta will be boosted by the return of several potential stars for this Monday night clash at Bramall Lane. Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira have already returned to the matchday squad.
Meanwhile, there is hope that Thomas Partey, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Oleksandr Zinchenko could all make their returns soon. Plus Jurrien Timber is also involved in some parts of training as he looks to work his way back into the fold.
However, there is little room for mistakes in selection as Arteta navigates the upcoming fixture. football.london offers up their thoughts on what a dream line-up might look like for the visit up north.
David Raya of course starts in between the sticks ahead of what will be a return for Aaron Ramsdale when the Gunners play Brentford at the weekend. The back four remains unchanged with the potential returns of Tomiyasu and Zinchenko not enough to dislodge Jakub Kiwior who has been excellent; Ben White, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes keeping their places.
The midfield is where some changes are needed from the Newcastle game. Granted, Jorginho has been in great form but with the differing opposition it perhaps suits a more attacking trio anchored by Declan Rice.
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