(4-3-3) Sterling is set to start, with Nwaneri leading the attack – the Arsenal lineup for their match against Leicester City…

Sterling takes the field, Nwaneri leads the attack – Arsenal’s line-up against Leicester City.

Mikel Arteta is set to prepare his Arsenal squad for their Premier League encounter with Leicester City.

This match marks Arsenal’s first Premier League challenge on Saturday, following the unfortunate news that Kai Havertz will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to injury.

The Gunners are already grappling with the absence of Gabriel Jesus, who is recovering from a significant knee injury, making this latest setback particularly challenging.

Compounding the situation, the January transfer window saw no new signings to bolster the squad against potential injuries.

As a result, the upcoming line-up may feature some less experienced or youth players who have not seen regular playtime.

This could lead to the inclusion of some unexpected names in the squad for the weekend.

Mikel Arteta faces the daunting task of strategizing for the match with numerous key players unavailable. It is difficult for observers to predict the best approach under these circumstances.

I would opt for a line-up that closely resembles our familiar system. A 4-3-3 formation could see Raheem Sterling and Leandro Trossard joining Ethan Nwaneri in the attacking trio.

The remainder of the team appears to be straightforward, although the potential return of Ben White could alter that dynamic, as he will face a challenging matchup against Jurrien Timber.

Canton’s proposed Arsenal XI against Leicester: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling.

It seems that this may be Mikel Arteta’s most straightforward selection of the season, albeit through circumstances beyond his control.

With four of his primary attacking players unavailable, he is compelled to rely on Ethan Nwaneri, Leandro Trossard, and Raheem Sterling as his front three.

Arteta has the option to try Declan Rice in a false nine role or position Oleksandr Zinchenko on the wing, but now is not the right moment for such experimentation, especially with Arsenal needing a victory to narrow the gap with Liverpool.

The defensive lineup is straightforward, with Myles Lewis-Skelly retaining his spot, while the midfield trio is logical, despite Jorginho and Mikel Merino vying for a return to the starting eleven.

King’s Arsenal XI against Leicester: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Nwaneri, Sterling, Trossard.

Mikel Arteta faces limited choices for Saturday’s match. He acknowledged this when asked about the central forward position, stating, “You don’t have to be too creative with the options that we have; I’m sure you’ll get it right!”

The defensive setup remains consistent, with Jurrien Timber and Myles Lewis-Skelly as the full-backs, flanking the usual center-back duo of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.

David Raya will, of course, be in goal. The midfield will consist of Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, and Thomas Partey, leaving the question of positioning for the players ahead of them.

Ethan Nwaneri could potentially play centrally, but that would be a significant challenge for someone so young. He is better suited for the role typically held by Bukayo Saka, with Leandro Trossard taking the central position. I am opting for a less conventional choice in the other forward position, as I lack confidence in Raheem Sterling. Given his goal-scoring ability, I am selecting Riccardo Calafiori for that spot.

Wilmot’s Arsenal XI against Leicester: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Partey, Rice, Odegaard; Nwaneri, Trossard, Calafiori.