Arsenal supporters in the Transfer Tavern are eagerly awaiting the start of their pre-season tour as preparations for the forthcoming season are underway.
The Gunners have already landed in Australia ahead of their game against Sydney FC today.
Additionally, the FA Cup Winners are scheduled to play another five fixtures on their pre-season tour, before returning to London to face Chelsea in the Community Shield on the 6th of August at Wembley.
Our landlord has decided to focus on the Gunners’ forthcoming game against Sydney FC.
Pre-season tours are renowned as an opportunity for young and fringe players alike to be rewarded with opportunities to display their talents and stake their claim for places in the first-team squad; Arsenal is no exception.
Here is the starting eleven that our landlord has chosen for the Gunners in their game against Sydney FC…
GK: Petr Cech
The experienced Arsenal goalkeeper will be eager to build his fitness ahead of the start of the new season. The Chelsea legend has made 78 appearances for Arsenal since his arrival in the summer of 2015.
LWB: Sead Kolasinac
Arsenal’s new signing will be looking to impress as soon as possible at his new club. He’s regarded for his quality and versatility, now is the time to show it.
CB: Krystian Bielik
One of the Gunners’ most promising youngsters. The 19-year-old will be hoping to impress Wenger and show that he’s worthy of a place in the Arsenal squad.
CB: Laurent Koscielny
Arsenal’s captain, a player who’s led the club by example since his arrival in 2010. 290 games later, the Frenchman is regarded as an Arsenal icon.
CB: Per Mertesacker
Having lost his position in the first-team last season, the German has a point to prove. He did very well against Chelsea in the FA Cup.
RWB: Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Another young talent looking to thrive on Arsenal’s tour.
Maitland-Niles is highly regarded for his versatility.
CM: Granit Xhaka
The 24-year-old had a decent first season with the club, yet he’ll be hoping to prove why Wenger invested so heavily in his services.
CM: Mohamed Elneny
The Egyptian was used sporadically last season, he will be itching to seize his opportunity and prove his worth to Wenger.
CAM: Mesut Ozil
Arsenal’s orchestrator and one of the team’s most influential players. He’ll be eager to hit the ground running.
CAM: Aaron Ramsey
Ramsey is a player that divides opinion among Arsenal supporters, but he’s always committed, and he’s a scorer of important goals.
ST: Alexandre Lacazette
The Frenchman has been responsible for the considerable excitement surrounding the club, it’s his opportunity to affirm his status as a lethal striker.
