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"Gutted to See Him Starting Again", "Sets Us Back" - Fans Furious with Manchester United Star's Inclusion in XI for Arsenal Clash

Arsenal may field a fully fit squad while manager Mikel Arteta faces key selection choices amid improved injury situation ahead of a crucial Premier League match.

  • On January 25, 2026 Arsenal unveiled their 4-3-3 starting XI at the Emirates Stadium, with Mikel Arteta opting to start Gabriel Jesus ahead of Viktor Gyokeres; kick-off is at 4:30pm GMT.
  • Arsenal could have a fully fit squad available today with Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie back in training, leaving only Max Dowman unavailable as Manchester City cut the lead to four points.
  • After midweek action, Arteta faces a dilemma up front as Gabriel Jesus scored twice but Viktor Gyokeres remains first choice despite one open‑play goal in 16 Premier League matches; Leandro Trossard played 79 minutes, complicating the left wing with Gabriel Martinelli.
  • Carrick could stick with the same United attack as Arteta said he will make a late decision on involvement, with de Ligt still a couple of weeks away from returning.
  • Gabriel, Rice and Odegaard are set to return to the XI, while Arsenal's bench offers depth with Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz is very close to returning, Arteta said.
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sportsmole.co.uk broke the news in on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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