William Saliba makes his second ever start for Arsenal as they take on Everton in their first pre-season friendly of their US tour at the M&T Bank Stadium. Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the Frenchman is part of his plans for the upcoming season and he is set to feature in front of fans for the first time in a Gunners shirt.
He is partnered at the back by Gabriel in what is a strong-looking line up for Arsenal. Matt Turner starts in goal behind them with Nuno Tavares starting at left back and Cedric playing from the off over on the right.
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Thomas Partey also starts in midfield with the returning Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard. There is an exciting front three including Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus who is making his first start since joining from Manchester City.
Several first-team players are absent from the matchday squad including Bernd Leno who has been linked with a move to Fulham in recent days. Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney, Aaron Ramsdale, Emile Smith Rowe, Ben White and Fabio Vieira are also absent from the group.
Arsenal starting XI vs Everton: Turner; Cedric, Saliba, Gabriel, Tavares; Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard; Saka, Jesus, Martinelli.
Substitutes: Okonkwo, Bellerin, Mari, Walters, Holding, Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Lokonga, Torreira, Pepe, Nelson, Balogun, Nketiah.
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