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Chris Wheatley

Nicolas Pepe to start as Pablo Mari returns in defence - Predicted Arsenal XI vs Leicester City

Arsenal have a fully fit squad to choose from when they face Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Gunners have already welcomed back Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney into the fold following their respective injury lay-offs.

Rob Holding was the only other concern following his concussion, but he has travelled with the squad to the King Power Stadium and will be involved in the match.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is likely to ring the changes for the match against Leicester due to the short turnaround time after Thursday's Europa League victory against Benfica.

Arteta's side have had less than three days to return, recuperate and prepare for the game against Brendan Rodgers' team, although the Spaniard refused to use that as an excuse for any tired legs on Saturday.

Bernd Leno will continue in goal, Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney are expected to start in defence unless there's any fatigue from the match in Greece.

Rob Holding could start alongside Pablo Mari in case Arteta wants to rest David Luiz and Gabriel following their European excursions.

In midfielder Thomas Partey is likely to return to midfield alongside the ever-present Granit Xhaka, with Bukayo Saka usually one of the first names on the team sheet in the Premier League.

Nicolas Pepe is likely to come back into the team after not coming off the bench against Benfica, whilst Alexandre Lacazette will also be in contention to start ahead of captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who has played a lot of football recently.

Predicted Arsenal XI: Leno, Bellerin, Holding, Mari, Tierney, Xhaka, Partey, Saka, Odegaard, Pepe, Lacazette.

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