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On Saturday, Sevilla will play in their final preseason game in the Emirates Cup.
In addition, Mikel Arteta almost has a full original capacity team at his disposal, but he still lacks the first-group threesome of Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Emile Smith Rowe.
Gabriel Jesus is expected to make a comeback for Arsenal.
Against Sevilla, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jesus, and Mohamed Elneny might all make their debuts.
The Spaniard's biggest challenge against Sevilla, who finished as sprinters in the Emirates Cup in 2017, could be choosing a right-back.
Last season, Cedric Soares replaced Tomiyasu while the Japanese player was unavailable, but Ben White might be switched to full-back, giving William Saliba a chance to make the team.
Following his impressive preseason form, Arsenal fans will be eager to watch the Frenchman, and Saliba may team up with Gabriel in central defense.
Since Oleksandr Zinchenko has previously demonstrated his versatility, the team will likely use him at left-back this year.
With Gabriel Jesus scoring his fourth goal of the preseason against the Blues, he had a successful start to his Arsenal career in the 4-0 thrashing of Chelsea.
Jesus was substituted against Chelsea but is expected to start against Sevilla because of his condition. The Brazilian could light up the Emirates in his most memorable Arsenal-themed appearance at the stadium.
Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martin Odegaard will provide support, but they are likely to start due to Smith Rowe's unfortunate health circumstances.
Granit Xhaka is another guaranteed starter, and Mohamed Elneny may play in midfield. Fabio Vieira, a summer signing, has a remote chance of making the squad after returning to training a week ago.
Sambi Lokonga, Thomas Partey, and other options are also available to Arteta, with the last two starting in Chelsea's victory once more.
Eddie Nketiah and Ainsley Maitland-Niles both had a chance to play against Brentford last time out, but both are likely to be named to the bench after the Bees' 2-1 defeat.
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