1. Coutinho v Coquelin mismatch
Francis Coquelin’s inexperience showed last weekend. He was twice lucky to escape a second yellow card and Wenger had to hook him after an hour in fear that he would be sent off.
Arsenal have no other defensive midfield options, and that area arguably still represents a weakness in their team which Coutinho is perfectly suited to exploit.
The Brazilian playmaker has started the season in fine form, scoring a stunning with against Stoke City, and will look to get in and around Coquelin and find some joy.
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