Arsenal team news
Kai Havertz could start in midfield in place of Leandro Trossard, who picked up a knock in the 5-0 rout of MLS All-Stars. Alternatively, the versatility that has been talked up by Arteta could see him moved around the pitch.
The Arsenal boss said after the All-Stars friendly: “Havertz gives us something very different with his quality and size. When you have to beat the press for example and use him as a target man.
“So, we will see – for now, he’s playing in the attacking-midfield position, but I’m sure throughout the season and throughout games as well, we’re going to have the options to play him in different positions.”
Emile Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey have joined up with the Arsenal squad in the United States. The England U21 international was given an extended break after the Euros while Partey has not trained due to an injury issue.
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mohamed Elneny are yet to play a part in pre-season as they continue their comeback from injury.
New signings Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice were on the bench in midweek so may come into the starting XI against United, and Folarin Balogun will hope for a chance to impress amid links with Inter Milan.
Predicted Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Marquinhos, Balogun, Martinelli
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It’s a blockbuster pre-season clash in New York tonight as the preparations begin ahead of the Premier League getting up and running in just three weeks’ time.
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