Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made five changes to the starting line-up for tonightโs Premier League clash against Luton Town at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners were on a stunning eight-match winning streak in the top-flight before their goalless draw at Manchester City. They will be aiming to return to winning ways against the Hatters.
Ahead of the game, Arteta has made five changes from the Manchester trip. At left-back, Oleksandr Zinchenko replaces Jakub Kiwior, who has had a heavy workload for club and country lately.
There is a new midfield partnership with Declan Rice and Jorginho given a breather. Thomas Partey and Emile Smith Rowe have got the nod in the number six and number eight roles respectively.
Further forward, Bukayo Saka makes way for Reiss Nelsonโs first start of the Premier League season on the right wing. Saka has not made the squad altogether despite Arteta confirming that he was fine.
The fifth change is on the left wing. Leandro Trossard starts ahead of Gabriel Jesus which was expected. Gabriel Martinelli could feature off the bench again, having just returned from a foot injury.
Confirmed Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Luton Town: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Partey, Smith Rowe; Nelson, Odegaard, Trossard; Havertz.
๐ด ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ โช๏ธ๐ Zinchenko returns to left-backโ๏ธ Smith Rowe in the middle๐ Nelson makes first league start of the seasonLet’s get back to it, Gunners ๐ pic.twitter.com/gJKLaKObv0โ Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 3, 2024