READ MORE <\/strong> Arsenal star missing from training as Arteta gets update on trio including Saka[TEAM NEWS] <\/strong><\/p>\n Get used to it folks. For all the talk of Aaron Ramsdale sharing the position with on-loan Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, this has gone the same away as the battle between Ramsdale and Bernd Leno two years before.<\/p>\n Raya remains Arteta\u2019s No 1 choice for the Premier League and European games, while the England international will have to make do with the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.<\/p>\n Successful Arsenal teams have always had a fixed four-man defence to build on and Arteta is slowly establishing another.<\/p>\n A long-term injury to Jurrien Timber has rather shaped his selection, but while Arteta could rest players with Manchester City heading to the Emirates on Sunday by playing Takehiro Tomiyasu, or indeed Cedric Soares, the chance to cement another three Champions League points should see him stick with his tried and trusted backline.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n DON’T MISS <\/strong> Thomas Partey is set for a return to the bench but his presence is looming large over the midfield in the battle for places. Declan Rice is a shoo-in, unless his recent knock means Arteta puts him in cotton wool for City and player Jorginho as his single pivot.<\/p>\n Martin Odegaard is on fire on the right, which puts all the focus once again on Kai Havertz on the left. After going to the trouble of giving him a meaningless penalty to convert against Bournemouth to boost his confidence, it would seem a cruel blow to immediately drop him.<\/p>\n The team are clearly desperate for the \u00a360m former Chelsea player to find his feet and Arteta knows that binning him from his starting line-up could damage what fragile confidence he appears to have.<\/p>\n But Partey seems all geared up to return for Sunday\u2019s six-pointer and Fabio Vieira is constantly pushing Havertz for his place, so Arteta will only pick him if he genuinely does expect a return to full form.<\/p>\n Bukayo Saka has fully shaken off his knock and Arteta\u2019s Mr Dependable, quite simply, plays when he is fit. Similarly, Gabriel Jesus\u2019s tally of 21 Champions League goals marks him down as a player for these midweek European nights.<\/p>\n Gabriel Martinelli has not travelled and that means Leandro Trossard is pretty much the only alternative to Eddie Nketiah.<\/p>\n Surely the charitable spot-kick for Havertz – converted sheepishly but competently-\u00a0 is not enough to win him back the No 9 duties.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/4990934.jpg?r=1696322547447\")
<\/p>\nGoalkeeper – David Raya<\/h2>\n
Defenders – Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Oleksandr Zinchenko<\/h2>\n
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Arsenal 4-0 Bournemouth: Havertz ends goal drought before Saka hobbles off field[REPORT] <\/strong><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/4990940.jpg?r=1696322547696\")
<\/p>\nMidfielders – Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nForwards – Bukayo Saka, Eddie Nketiah, Gabriel Jesus.<\/h2>\n
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