The jukebox has got the smash hits on maximum volume, but Arsenal fans in the Football Transfer Tavern seem to be more concerned about who should be given the opportunity to impress during their tour of Australia.
The Gunners are preparing to face Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday and there have been question marks over who Arsene Wenger should utilise.
Despite finishing in fifth place last season and being demoted to a Europa League spot, Wenger signed a new two-year deal with the Gunners.
The Frenchman has used this summer to add new signings Sead Kolasinac and Alexandre Lacazette. Both are expected to feature against the Wanderers, but pre-season is also a chance for young and fringe players to show off their potential.
Many have tipped Wenger to continue the 3-4-3 formation that was so successful towards the end of the season.
And we think the boss should select this Arsenal XI to dominate Western Sydney Wanderers…
IN GOAL
Petr Cech – The 35 year-old has had his position solidified this summer. Both Wojciech Szczesny and David Ospina appear to be pushing for moves away from The Emirates.
LEFT-WING-BACK
Sead Kolasinac – Arsenal’s new man on the left made a name for himself as an assist machine in Germany. It will be interesting to see good he is at getting forward in an Arsenal shirt.
CENTRE-BACK
Rob Holding – The Englishman emerged as a regular for the Gunners towards the end of the season. Now an FA Cup winner, Holding is looking to consolidate his spot in the Arsenal backline.
CENTRE-BACK
Laurent Koscielny – The skipper is about to start his eighth season at The Emirates. Koscielny has established himself as one of Arsenal’s greatest defenders since arriving from Lorient in 2010.
CENTRE-BACK
Shkodran Mustafi – The German had a steady start to his Arsenal career. Though fans will be expecting better performances this season.
RIGHT-WING-BACK
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – Both Oxlade-Chamberlain and Hector Bellerin’s Arsenal futures are uncertain. Oxlade-Chamberlain gets the nod ahead of the Spaniard.
CENTRE-MIDFIELD
Aaron Ramsey – Ramsey impressed last season in the 3-4-3. The Welshman appeared to be more comfortable in a two next to Granit Xhaka.
CENTRE-MIDFIELD
Granit Xhaka – Xhaka’s poor discipline let the Swiss down last season. Arsenal fans will be hoping the midfielder comes of age this year.
RIGHT-FORWARD
Theo Walcott – It may surprise you that Theo Walcott netted 19 times for Arsenal last term. With his critics out in full force, the Englishman may be excused for feeling hard done by.
LEFT-FORWARD
Mesut Ozil – Mesut Ozil’s Arsenal future appears more certain than Alexis Sanchez’s – As far as most are concerned, he’s staying.
CENTRE-FORWARD
Alexandre Lacazette – New signing Aleksandre Lacazette will be keen to impress his new teammates and fans. It will be interesting to see what kind of chemistry the forward produces with Mesut Ozil.
