Arsenal's probable XI against Cardiff City

Defence

Sokratis and Mustafi will retain their places at the heart of the defence

Shipping in 6 goals in the opening three games shows how vulnerable and shaky the Gunner’s defence is. However, with a new signing blending in, it will take a while for the defence to click as a unit.

Cardiff City have very physical and pacey wingers who can exploit the spaces left behind by the fullbacks Hector Bellerin and Nacho Monreal, who tend to push forward at every given opportunity.

Bellerin and Monreal complete the back four

Emery can call upon the services of the experienced Stephan Lichtsteiner but seeing how well Bellerin contributed to the attack against the Hammers, he is expected to keep his place along with Sokratis, Mustafi and Monreal.