Arsenal have been tipped to sign Philippe Coutinho in January after Barcelona apparently put the midfielder up for sale. Coutinho has failed to impress at the Nou Camp since arriving from Liverpool in 2018 and could be put out of his misery by returning to the Premier League in the New Year.
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Gabriel has improved next to White, while Kieran Tierney has recently come back into the side after temporarily losing his place to Nuno Tavares.
Midfield – Partey, Xhaka
Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka appear to have stabilised the Arsenal midfield and now offer decent protection to the backline.
Their experience has been key as the Gunners have produced a string of impressive performances.
Attacking midfield – Odegaard
While Partey and Xhaka will keep their place in the side, Martin Odegaard could line up further forward behind the central frontman.
The Norwegian has installed himself as a pivotal player for Arteta's Arsenal of late with a series of goals and assists.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could try to lure Philippe Coutinho to the Emirates Stadium (Image: GETTY)
Forwards - Saka, Lacazette, Coutinho
Coutinho’s arrival could well upset the apple cart at the Emirates Stadium, with the Gunners forwards already battling for a place in Arteta’s starting team.
Emile Smith Rowe has played second fiddle to Gabriel Martinelli in recent weeks although both have played well when they've been on the pitch.
But with Coutinho in the side, both players could miss out. Nicolas Pepe could also find himself struggling to break into the team - the Ivory Coast international is already a bit-part player.
Bukayo Saka will be confident of keeping his place in the front three, with Coutinho also handed an attacking role.
And Alexandre Lacazette could keep his place as the central striker after impressing in recent weeks.