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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Arsenal fans think Mikel Arteta has dropped a big hint on his starting line-up for Man United

Arsenal supporters are speculating about who will start Sunday afternoon's Premier League clash against Manchester United.

Manager Mikel Arteta finds himself in a situation where he doesn't have the luxury of a fully fit squad to choose from as he looks to ensure his side get back to winning - and scoring - ways following back-to-back 1-0 league defeats against Manchester City and Leicester City.

As well as Sokratis and Mesut Ozil who haven't been registered in the Premier League squad, the Spaniard will certainly be without three other first-team players for the trip to OId Trafford.

Pablo Mari, Rob Holding, and Gabriel Martinelli miss out through injury, while Arteta is expecting to be without David Luiz.

With somewhat of a centre-back crisis forming, it could mean that Shkodran Mustafi partners Gabriel Magalhaes at the heart of Arsenal's defence against United.

Other options include Calum Chambers, who is short of match sharpness following a long-term injury, and William Saliba who is yet to make his competitive debut for the Gunners.

It remains to be seen what Arteta does in terms of his team selection as he's not given too much of an indication regarding his plans to outwit Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the 'Theatre of Dreams'.

However, some Arsenal fans are convinced that Bukayo Saka will start.

This is because of a 'Behind the scenes at Arsenal Training Centre' video uploaded to the club's YouTube account which has the teenager operating as a right-winger.

Teboho Mosakoa said: "I can tell from this that Saka gonna start."

Chandra Kanth Nagesh said: "Saka Chambers Auba Bellerin and Leno starting tomorrow for sure."

Irfan Mayuf said: "I can say that Saka will be playing and Aubameyang is going to play up front, Lacazette-Benched, Willian Will be playing."

Meanwhile, an Arsenal fan took to Twitter and predicted the front three that will start at United.

"Training montage suggests Auba Laca Saka," said @R27188074.

This would mean no start for Nicolas Pepe on the right despite his goal in midweek against Dundalk and also no Willian who is back fit after missing the home loss against Leicester.

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