As a result, they could feature against Leicester at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon, although Mikel Arteta has been coy about who will play. “They have rejoined training this week, all of them,” the Spaniard told reporters at his pre-match press conference on Friday. “They’re in different phases, but some of them will be in the team.” CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW ARSENAL VS LEICESTER LIVE!
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Kieran Tierney is also struggling for fitness as he returns from a serious knee injury, but came off the bench in last week’s win over Crystal Palace. “He played 20 minutes last weekend and did very well,” Arteta said. “He has been out for a long time after the knee injury. “But he seems in perfect shape now and ready to go.” Rhys Nelson will not keep his place in the starting line-up against Leicester as he struggles with a thigh problem. Arsenal predicted line-up (4-3-3): Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Partey, Genealogy; Foot, Jesus, Martinelli Today at 3 p.m. BST Venue: Emirates Stadium Referee: Darren England Arsenal XI: Hayne, Ramsdale, Turner? Bellerin, Cedric, Gabriel, Holding, Mari, Saliba, Tierney, Tomiyasu, White, Zinchenko; Elneny, Longa, Maitland-Niles, Odegaard, Partey, Sack, Smith Rowe, Scallop, Xhaka; Jesus, Martinelli, Marquinios, Nketia and Pepe. Doubts: Smith Rowe (groin), Tomiyasu (quad), Vieira (foot) Injured: Nelson (square)
