Arsenal team news ‘leaked’ as Kai Havertz update given, key player set to return

Arsenal team news for today’s Premier League clash against Manchester United has been ‘leaked’ online – with a key player reportedly set to return to the side.

Mikel Arteta’s side are looking to bounce back from last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Fulham, which saw them concede a late equaliser courtesy of Joao Palhinha.

The Gunners have picked up seven points from their opening three Premier League games against Fulham, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest – but neither of their wins were particularly convincing as they look to start another title challenge this term.

Arteta was criticised for his tactical changes during the Fulham draw, with some calling for him to revert back to a more traditional style and personnel.

And according to a new report, the Spaniard will make at least one change to the side to take on United – with Kai Havertz also allegedly set to keep his place in the starting XI.

Arsenal team news ‘leaked’

According to Eduardo Hagn, Havertz is reportedly set to keep his place despite criticism following his display against Fulham.

Meanwhile, centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes is also said to be set to return to the XI, after being named on the bench for Arsenal’s first three Premier League fixtures of the season.

Havertz’s selection may be controversial to some supporters, although Arteta did launch a staunch defence of his new signing prior to the match.

He told Sky Sports reporter Melissa Reddy: “If you focus on one single aspect on the demands that a player has, there are another 100 aspects of that player that he is doing so well.

“There are opinions that are to damage, and other opinions are to construct. The ones that construct are, for me, the important ones.

“The people that love the club and love our players, our team, give him love. Give him support, because we are going to get the best out of him. We see his qualities every single day.”