‘Scared for us’: Arsenal fans question Arteta’s line-up against Crystal Palace

Arsenal fans have been reacting on Twitter to the news of their latest XI for the clash with Crystal Palace, which includes Pablo Mari dropping to the bench.

Manager Mikel Arteta also includes Thomas Partey back on the bench, while David Luiz returns to the starting XI for a tricky tie with Roy Hodgson’s men.

The Gunners have found some form of late though and will be confident of the win. However, the omission of Mari has got Arsenal fans talking on social media, with some thinking it’s harsh from Arteta.

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Mari has impressed of late but given the busy fixture schedule, a change is not surprising. Kieran Tierney also misses out in something of a shock for Gunners fans.

But it’s not stopped some Arsenal fans venting their feelings on Twitter, with a number of fans a bit bemused by the decision to leave Mari out in particular.

Nice Joke. Now post the real lineup.

— TescoTierney (@ShadyGooner_) January 14, 2021

I’m scared for us….and why is willian not at home? Pablo Mari has a good understanding with Rob Holding. I’m hoping for the best and fearing for the worst.

— WelBeast (@WelBeast) January 14, 2021

No Tierney no Party

— GoonerViews (@GoonerViews) January 14, 2021

Why no Tierney and Mari??? They have had 5 days to recover from Saturday?? Zaha is dangerous and I he goes down our left hand side we are in trouble…….. This is gonna go 2 ways 🤦🏼‍♂️

— Cookie (@Danielsonjc93) January 14, 2021

Wtf has Mari done wrong man

— Josh Faulkner (@joshjfaulkner) January 14, 2021

nice jokes lads where’s the actual lineup?

— 🥷🏽 (@afczayn) January 14, 2021