David Raya has been selected to start for Arsenal in their Premier League match against Leicester City today. The Spanish goalkeeper was initially a doubt for the game after suffering what manager Mikel Arteta described as a “muscle injury” during Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City last Sunday. However, Raya has been deemed fit to reclaim his position in goal as Arsenal take on Leicester at the Emirates Stadium.
During Arsenal’s midweek League Cup match against Bolton Wanderers, 16-year-old Jack Porter was called up to replace Raya in goal, and the young goalkeeper performed well in the team’s 5-1 victory. Despite this, Raya returns to the starting lineup for the Premier League fixture, which is crucial as Arsenal look to continue their strong start to the season.
Arsenal’s starting lineup remains unchanged from their last Premier League encounter against Manchester City. The defensive line will feature Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhães, William Saliba, and Riccardo Calafiori, providing protection for Raya between the posts.
In midfield, Declan Rice will be partnered with Thomas Partey, while Kai Havertz is expected to drop deeper during the game to assist in both attack and defense. The attacking trio will consist of Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Martinelli, with their pace and creativity key to breaking down Leicester’s defense.
One notable absence from the matchday squad is Ben White, who missed the League Cup tie against Bolton due to an undisclosed injury. His absence raises concerns, but Arsenal still have a strong bench to call upon if needed, including the likes of Neto, Jorginho, and Gabriel Jesus.
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Arsenal’s starting XI is set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with David Raya in goal, a backline of Timber, Gabriel, Saliba, and Calafiori, a midfield trio of Rice, Partey, and Havertz, and an attacking trio of Saka, Trossard, and Martinelli.
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