EFL glory awaits this season.
EFL glory awaits this season.
I reckon this could go to extra time.
Always a tough one against Southampton.
Rest Ozil, Alexis and Kosicenly but there's enough squad depth in the other positions to put out a reasonably strong team.
Martinez
Jenkinson
Gabriel
Holding
Gibbs
Elneny
Xhaka
Ramsey
Ox
Iwobi
Giroud
Subs: Ospina, Perez, Theo, Maitland-Niles, Reine-Adelaide, Willock, Mustafi
It's a decent lineup on paper with only the notable weak link Jenkinson and I wouldn't be surprised if Wenger opts for Maitland-Niles over him.
If there is a risk of Giroud's hamstring pinging, then leave him out and start Perez.
They've done alright in the completion so far. We shouldn't put out any of the big guns for this.
If we are to lose a game soon, I'd rather it was this one.
I hope Perez plays..