Arsenal vs Leicester: Partey one of four Gunners representatives in combined XI
Arsenal host Leicester tonight as the Gunners look to maintain their dominance over the Foxes and continue their fine home form. Two of Arsenal's three Premier League wins this season have come at the Emirates, while Mikel Arteta has overseen eight wins in his side's last nine home league matches.
Here, we look at a combined XI of the two, but while only goal difference separates the duo in the Premier League table, Leicester beat Arsenal in this team, 7-4...
Nevertheless, Arsenal have one player in every position on the pitch. Bernd Leno (6.74) has the superior WhoScored rating compared to Kasper Schmeichel (6.51) in both the Premier League and Europa League this season and the German is likely to be busy again in north London.
At the heart of the defence, it's a former Ligue 1 duo who feature. Wesley Fofana (7.13) partners Gabriel (7.15) in this combined XI. Fofana enjoyed an impressive debut against Aston Villa last weekend, despite a 1-0 loss, while Gabriel has enjoyed a solid start to life in England, and this promises to be a key battle at the Emirates.
Another summer arrival, Timothy Castagne (7.19), operates at right-back after his fine impact following his capture from Atalanta, while James Justin (6.86) completes the backline. In midfield, another high profile signing Thomas Partey (6.97) partners Dennis Praet (7.02) at the base of the midfield, while the latter's club and international teammate Youri Tielemans (6.97) finishes the trio in the middle of the park.
On the frontline, Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (6.95) may not have enjoyed the most prolific start to the season, but the Gabon international has still done enough to make this team. Aubameyang has scored three goals in two home league meetings with Leicester, so he'll be looking to improve his 2020/21 record tonight.
Jamie Vardy (7.61) is the best rated player in this XI, though he is a doubt ahead of this clash and Brendan Rodgers will be hoping the experienced striker is fit to feature at the Emirates. Compatriot Harvey Barnes (7.37) rounds off the Leicester-dominated combined XI having scored two and assisted one in both the Premier League and Europa League this season.
