Ahead of the upcoming North London derby, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal midfield has probably never been so uncertain, an unfavourable situation before such a significant tie. But with absence comes opportunity, and Arteta will be able to hand at least two new Arsenal players a chance in comparison to the team that faced Brighton & Hove Albion. Declan Rice will be missing due to his suspension and Martin Odegaard picked up an ankle injury whilst playing for Norway – two big losses. However, Arsenal improved their squad depth for this exact kind of situation this summer, even if Mikel Merino is now in…
