Arsenal produced a brilliant performance on Friday to beat Aston Villa and they will welcome Leeds United to the Emirates on Tuesday, so let’s take a look at the team news.
It was important for the Gunners to get the victory after a disappointing draw against Crystal Palace. Now, they continue their journey in the EFL Cup as Leeds come visiting for the Round of 16 fixture.
Granit Xhaka is out with a long-term injury and another player that could miss out on this game is Kieran Tierney who missed Friday’s game with a bruised ankle. It is not known whether the left-back will be fit in time for Tuesday.
The attacking duo of Aubameyang and Lacazette suffered cramps on Friday and they are most likely to sit out of the midweek game.
This match is an opportunity for Mikel Arteta to rest some players that started against Villa. The likes of Bernd Leno and Gabriel Martinelli would be keen to make an appearance and impress the manager.
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Though Leeds have had a tough start to the season, they are always going to be a dangerous team to play against. With the likes of Rodrigo and Raphinha, they have enough skill to trouble the hosts’ defence.
For the north Londoners, it is about ensuring they are organised even if some changes are made. There was a lot to be happy about in their previous performance and they should look to take that confidence into Tuesday’s clash.
Playing their third consecutive game at home will give the Emirates club a certain level of comfort and they must use it to their advantage. Moving the ball quickly and dealing with the Leeds press is the key to keeping the opposition in check. The midfield players must look to release the attackers fast so they can make use of transitions in play.
Arsenal have been impressive so far in the EFL Cup, but this is the toughest team they will be facing in the competition so far. So, it is important to be careful in defence and not give too much space for the Leeds attackers to exploit. The Gunners have the firepower needed to get past the visitors and they will be confident of moving onto the quarterfinals.
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