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Simon Collings

How will Arsenal line up vs Watford? Dani Ceballos set to start in battle for midfield control

After the end-to-end north London derby, Arsenal coach Unai Emery will be hoping for a more controlled performance away to Watford.

He will likely stick with the back-four who played Tottenham, although Rob Holding could be a contender to make the bench.

Ahead of them you would expect Dani Ceballos to come into midfield for Lucas Torreira.

Against Spurs, the Uruguayan’s tenacity was an asset but for Watford Emery will likely opt for the control Ceballos will offer in the middle of the park.

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Joe Willock is another who could also come in to fill that role in midfield.

Up front, the Gunners’ front-three largely picks itself these days, and they will fancy their chances against Watford.

The Hornets have shipped eight goals this season and last kept a Premier League clean sheet in February.

Arsenal predicted lineup

(4-2-3-1): Leno; Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, Luiz, Kolasinac; Xhaka, Guendouzi; Pepe, Ceballos, Aubameyang; Lacazette.

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