Arsenal’s pursuit of the Premier League title appears to have effectively ended but the three points on Sunday is still very much needed as they visit old foes Manchester United in the Premier League.
David Raya, Gabriel and William Saliba will be the first names on the team sheet as usual while Lewis-Skelly remains the best current option at left-back and therefore should start.
The most fascinating change should be at right-back, where Ben White comes in for Jurien Timber, who has frankly racked up too many minutes for a man still enduring his first season after a serious knee injury.
When there is a chance to rotate certain players, it has to be taken in order to avoid the burn-out that resulted in Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka’s season-derailing injuries.
In midfield, Partey has appeared to be a bit sluggish in some recent games and should therefore be replaced with Jorginho on Sunday, while the in-form Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard feature.
The front three picks itself these days, since Raheem Sterling doesnt seem to be fit enough to lace anyone’s boots.
**PREDICTED TEAM**
**Raya**
**White – Gabriel – Saliba – Lewis-Skelly**
**Jorginho – Rice**
**Odegaard**
**Nwaneri – Merino – Trossard**