Arsenal dey prepare to face Southampton for Emirates Stadium today, and dem get some injury concerns wey dem dey manage. Jurrien Timber and Ben White, who bin miss training on Thursday to manage their load, dey close to featuring, but final decision no dey made yet, according to Mikel Arteta.
Takehiro Tomiyasu, who bin sideline with knee injury, dey near his return to first team, but Arteta say dem might be cautious with his fitness and bring him back after the international break.
For the predicted lineup, David Raya likely to start as goalkeeper, with a defensive line of Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, and Riccardo Calafiori. In midfield, Declan Rice and Thomas Partey expected to start, with Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Martinelli in the attacking roles.
On the other hand, Southampton go miss their suspended captain Jack Stephens, while Ross Stewart go undergo late fitness assessment. Aaron Ramsdale, who recently leave Arsenal, go return to Emirates Stadium for the first time and expected to receive warm welcome.
Southampton predicted lineup include Ramsdale in goal, with a defensive line of Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, and Walker-Peters. Adam Lallana and Kyle Walker-Peters expected to return to the starting lineup, with Ross Stewart starting as the number nine.
