Arsenal predicted lineup vs Liverpool: 24-year-old replaces summer signing; Aubameyang starts

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Here is our predicted lineup for Arsenal as they prepare to return to Premier League action to face Liverpool at Anfield this weekend…

The Gunners go into the clash with the Reds off the back of a superb run of form. They sit fifth in the table after going eight games without a defeat, one place behind Jurgen Klopp’s side.

The game pits the most lethal attack in the top flight against one of the most in-form defences.

Mikel Arteta does face some tricky selection decisions. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had to be stretchered off while on international duty, so he had been a doubt for the game.

There are also question marks surrounding Thomas Partey. The midfielder missed the final game before the break and did not link up with the Ghana national team.

However, with Partey taking a break and having longer to recover, perhaps there will be a good chance that he will be available for the weekend.

And there looks to be positive news on Aubameyang. It has been reported that he is back in training despite the concern over his fitness.

Partey returning would potentially see Ainsley Maitland-Niles – who earns £52,000-a-week – drop out. It would be a big ask to expect the Englishman to shine in midfield against the Reds after only recently getting his opportunity.

Arsenal predicted lineup vs Liverpool: Tierney, Partey and Odegaard in

Elsewhere, the other change may come at left-back. Kieran Tierney could replace Nuno Tavares.

Again, Tavares has been a revelation since coming into the side. But plenty of the fans have asked for Tierney to return. And he would surely be the safer bet up against Mohamed Salah.

With that in mind, here is the predicted lineup in full…