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Smith Rowe to return - How Arsenal could line up against Leeds

Emile Smith Rowe came off the bench to score against West Ham during the week and could return to the starting XI

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could welcome Emile Smith Rowe back into his starting XI for this weekend's Premier League fixture against Leeds.

Smith Rowe was rested on the bench midweek in the 2-0 victory over West Ham, but it was actually the England international who came on as a substitute to score the second goal late on to clinch all three points for the Gunners.

He may come in to replace Gabriel Martinelli, who picked up a slight knock versus West Ham.

The Brazilian opened the scoring against the Hammers, but it remains to be seen if the injury picked up will keep him out of the Leeds game.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has recently been exiled from the squad and stripped of the captaincy due to ongoing disciplinary issues.

Even if he returns to the squad against Leeds, it is unlikely he will start.

Bernd Leno and Sead Kolasinac are the only confirmed absentees for Arsenal.

Aaron Ramsdale will start in behind a likely back four of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Gabriel and Kieran Tierney.

Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka will continue as the two central midfielders.

Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Smith Rowe will start in the attacking midfield spots, with Alexandre Lacazette leading the line.

Predicted Arsenal XI v Leeds

Match statistics

Leeds Utd
Statistics
Arsenal
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
5
12
Draws
7
2
Losses
8
6
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
20
34
Goals Per Game
1.00
1.70
More > 2.5 Goals
10
10
More > 3 Goals
5
7
Scored First in a Match
10
15
Scored Both Halves
3
6
Won More > 1 Goal
1
9
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
34
22
Did Not Score
6
5
Both Teams Scored
11
5
Kept Clean Sheet
5
11
Won Without Conceding
4
10
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
-
640
Possession
-
50
Passes
-
465
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
14
15
Shots on Target
4.79
5.37
Goals out of Shots
0.06
0.11
Crosses
-
14
Offsides
2.06
2.41
Penalties
0.15
0.05
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.25
0.55
Tackles Won
-
8.38
Clearances
-
18
Interceptions
-
8.15
Own Goals
0.05
0.00
Aerials Won
-
13
Total Shots Conceded
15
13
Shots on Target Conceded
5.05
4.84
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.10
0.08
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
12
8.60
Yellow Cards
2.45
1.40
Red Cards
0.05
0.05

Injuries

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  9. Groin/Pelvis Injury image description

Suspended

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