Premier League 2018/19: Arsenal's expected lineup against Leicester City

Arsenal Football Team
Arsenal Football Team

Midfielders: Lucas Torreira, Granit Xhaka, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alex Iwobi, Mesut Ozil

MesOzil
Mesut Ozil

Lucas Torreira is likely to start for Arsenal at Emirates. Torreira is expected to add the combative spirit in the midfield which Arsenal has been lacking since the days of Patrick Vieira. He could be the most vital player for Arsenal, especially when it comes to controlling the midfield against Leicester.

Granit Xhaka is likely to start alongside Lucas Torreira, and will most likely play the role of the destroyer for Arsenal in midfield. When it comes to attacking options, Unai Emery will expectedly turn to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on the left side of the midfield, however, he was much more effective when he played in the striker position last year. With his outrageous pace and skills, he can cause havoc for the Leicester defence.

Mesut Ozil will most likely be given the number 10 role against Leicester. The German has scored twice in six appearances so far this season. And, on the right side of midfield, Alex Iwobi should be the one providing width to the Gunners' game.

Iwobi has scored once and provided two assists so far this season, while Aubameyang has scored four times while providing one assist in eight appearances.

Striker: Alexandre Lacazette

Alexandre Lacazette
Alexandre Lacazette

Alexandre Lacazette is likely to lead the line for Arsenal following a decent start to the season. He is a proven goalscorer, and in all likelihood will get the nod to play as a striker against Leicester City on Monday.

Aside from his goal-scoring prowess, he is very speedy and has got good dribbling skills as well. Furthermore, he also presses the opposition high up the field and has the ability to win the ball back. This could prove beneficial for Arsenal.

A fully fit and confident Alexandre Lacazette can trouble the best of defences in the world.

The French Striker has had a decent start to the season having already scored four goals in the Premier League. He will definitely be looking to add to his tally when he takes his place in the starting lineup against Leicester City.

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Edited by Sagnik Mallick