UPDATED: Arsenal predicted lineup vs Brentford (4-3-3)
RB: Cedric Soares – Not a vital squad member but will get a runout in place of Ben White. Was also named in Arsenal’s Champions League squad for the season.
CB: William Saliba – Is Arteta’s favoured centre-back and should start to keep some continuity in an otherwise much-changed XI.
CB: Jakub Kiwior – Has been deployed in various positions at Arsenal since his transfer in January but will likely start in central defence here.
LB: Takehiro Tomiyasu – One player waiting for a chance for more regular game time, Tomiyasu made a great start at the Emirates but have seen opportunities dwindle slightly since.
CM: Kai Havertz – Still waiting for that first Arsenal goal. Looked a little disjointed and awkward against Spurs.
CM: Mohamed Elneny – His availability has been something of a mystery to Arsenal fans over the past year or so, having not played since January due to a knee problem. Was on the bench at the weekend and could get his first minutes of the season.
CM: Jorginho – Handed Tottenham their equaliser on Sunday. Arteta’s response? “I love him and we love him.”
RW: Reiss Nelson – Signed a new contract in July and will get opportunities in games like this to attempt to force his way into the regular starting XI.
ST: Eddie Nketiah – Should be handed the striker role again but will want more efforts on goal than he managed against Spurs (one).
LW: Emile Smith Rowe – Arsenal’s squad expansion has been of detriment to Smith Rowe, who has made three appearances from the bench so far this season.