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Oliver Jones

Leeds United supporters try and second-guess Javi Gracia after unorthodox line-up at Arsenal

Leeds United supporters have questioned manager Javi Gracia's starting XI as they travel to face Premier League leaders Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon.

The Whites took a massive step towards securing the future in the Premier League two weeks ago when they knocked four past Wolves which saw them climb to 14th in the table.

However, they'll face a much tougher test in the form of Mikel Arteta's Gunners who have won 17 of their last 22 top-flight games including a 1-0 win over Leeds last time these teams met in October.

READ MORE: Arsenal vs Leeds United LIVE: Confirmed team news and build-up at the Emirates Stadium

Goalkeeper Illan Meslier will keep his place in between the sticks while Rasmus Kristensen replaces the injured Max Wober alongside Ayling, Robin Koch, Pascal Struijk and Junior Firpo.

Marc Roca and Brenden Aaronson retain their places in the lineup from the Wolves clash with Jack Harrison keeping his place as well. He'll be joined by Luis Sinisterra who returns from injury.

Crysencio Summerville will also replace Wilfried Gnonto, who was also injured during the international break, as Patrick Bamford drops to the bench alongside Joel Robles, Liam Cooper, Darko Gyabi, Alfie Gray, Sam Greenwood, Weston McKennie, Rodrigo and Georginio Rutter.

Whites fans took to social media to discuss the lineup, with many questioning what formation the team will be playing in, and whether they'll sit back and counter attack.

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