Arsenal are set to face Swansea City this weekend as they look to make a stronger claim to the top position. A win against the Swans would help Arsene Wenger led men to reach the top position if other results go their way.
The Gunners have been in the scintillating form off late as they have their last five Premier League games and are on a hot streak. They are slowly improving their game style and control over the past few weeks after a poor start the season where they have managed a mere 1 point from their opening two league games.
The team has gelled well and the defense looked more formidable when Mustafi arrived at the club and have managed a great partnership with Laurent Koscielny in the central defense. Here we look at the predicted lineup for Arsenal as they look to clinch another three points.
Petr Cech is expected to start in between the sticks as he looked very impressive and the Czech international is their No.1. The central defense is expected to have the duo of Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi as the pair has looked the best centre-back pairing in the league so far.
Hector Bellerin has become an automatic starter in the team as he has been delivering top class performances for the club over the last few weeks. Meanwhile, Monreal who looked decent will start on the other side of the defense.
Francis Coquelin would be in contention for the game after his recovery from a knee injury that he suffered against Chelsea in London derby. However, Wenger is likely to start Santi Cazorla and Granit Xhaka ahead of the Frenchman as he is not keen to force him into the starting lineup in a relatively low profile game.
The right wing is expected to be fielded with Theo Walcott who has been in the form of his life this season as he has already four goals for the club so early this season and will look to continue his form going.
Alex Iwobi who has been the find of the season for Arsenal is set to start on the left wing as he has been consistently good for the club since the start of the season. With Ozil a doubt for the clash, Wenger would shuffle a little in his formation upfront which could open the doors for Lucas Perez who has recovered from his knee injury.
Alexis Sanchez who has been the central forward for the Gunners this season is expected to play second fiddle to Lucas Perez as Wenger is expected to field both the stars in the central attack.
Arsenal (4-2-4): Cech, Bellerin, Mustafi, Koscielny, Monreal, Xhaka, Cazorla, Iwobi, Walcott, Sanchez, Perez.