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Both of these teams are in good form heading into this match, but we're backing Southampton to pick up three points on home soil.

The Saints have lost just once in this year's league campaign. They head into this match needing a win after a late equaliser denied them victory against Lincoln at the weekend.

Swansea won't be a pushover for them though, especially considering the Swans are top of the Championship table, and unbeaten so far in the second-tier this term.

Southampton are unbeaten in their last nine matches against Swansea, and they should be strong enough to win on Tuesday.

Wrexham have scored in all but one of their Championship matches so far this season, and they'll be confident of causing Burnley further problems.

Burnley threw away a 1-0 lead against Bristol City at home on Saturday, as they conceded twice late on.

They've struggled on their travels as well, having conceded seven goals in their opening two away matches, which have both resulted in defeats.

They do have some attacking quality though, and so we're expecting both teams to score in this match.

Bournemouth have looked sharp this season, and the Cherries should have more than enough quality to see off the challenge of Championship side Lincoln City in the EFL Cup.

Bournemouth deserved a point in their recent 2-2 draw with Newcastle at St James' Park, and should dominate proceedings against the Imps on Tuesday evening.

Lincoln aren't a possession-based team, and Bournemouth have the players in their squad who are capable of breaking through a stubborn Imps defence.

West Ham picked up a much-needed win last time out, beating Derby County 3-0 in their strongest performance of the season so far.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side dominated from start to finish in that win over the Rams, limiting the visitors to just four shots in the 90 minutes.

They've got a good opportunity to follow that up with another win on Tuesday, as they travel to Bolton.

Bolton head into this one off the back of a 4-0 defeat to Millwall, and they're likely to be pushed onto the back foot for the majority of the contest against West Ham.

Man City have made a perfect start to their Premier League campaign, taking nine points from three matches against Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Coventry.

Their most recent victory was far from convincing, but Erling Haaland’s first-half header ultimately proved enough to secure another three points - even when they aren’t at their best, City have shown they can grind out the three points.

Porto have also started strong with five wins from five in the league, but this matchup against Man City promises to be their toughest test yet.

The Portuguese side has typically struggled against English opposition in the Champions League, and City should once again have more than enough quality to start their European campaign on a high.

Porto have only conceded one goal in their five league matches so far, highlighting how they tend to dominate matches.

Despite that, they still have an average of 13.8 fouls per game, which ranks them third in the division for total infringements.

Porto are a side who like to be aggressive in their press, making life hard for their opponents.

Even against a side like Man City, they are unlikely to sit back and drop off, especially at the Dragao Stadium.

However, Porto are definitely not going to exert the same level of control as they are normally accustomed to - the visitors should see more of the ball.

That means Porto’s defensive workload will be higher than usual, which makes cards a target.

Antoine Semenyo has registered five shots across Man City’s opening three Premier League matches, landing this selection against both Bournemouth and Crystal Palace.

He has also contributed two assists, highlighting his importance in the final third.

That includes sending in the cross which Erling Haaland headed home as the only goal against Coventry last time out.

The Ghana international recorded the third-most shots in the Premier League during the 24/25 campaign, and he followed that up with an average of 2.33 shots per 90 in the league last season.

He completed his move to Man City in January, and his shot figures remained high - Semenyo finished the campaign with 17 goals under his belt.

His overall season average sat at 2.33 shots per 90, and 49% of those efforts hit the target.

In addition to that, Semenyo had an average of 1.58 fouls per 90, which is incredibly high for a winger.

Even this campaign, Semenyo has committed seven fouls in four matches across all competitions, maintaining that aggressive approach.

Semenyo is a player who likes to press from the front and look to put opposing defenders under pressure, which can often lead to him committing soft fouls.

Alberto Costa usually starts at right back for Porto, meaning he will be directly up against Semenyo.

The 22-year-old is comfortable carrying the ball forward, and he has drawn three fouls in his three starts for Porto this season.

Even last season, he had an average of 1.37 fouls drawn per 90.

Pablo Rosario is expected to start at the base of Porto’s midfield, giving him the responsibility of protecting the back four and disrupting Man City’s attacks.

He should find himself directly up against Rayan Cherki, who has arguably been City’s best performer this campaign, proving difficult to stop.

Phil Foden and Semenyo also tend to cut inside, which will make Rosario’s life even tougher.

The 29-year-old is averaging 1.61 per 90 this season in the league, with a total of seven fouls.

He also committed three fouls against Totteense in the Super Cup final, which was the first game of the season.

Rosario was booked in that game; he has a big defensive responsibility for Porto, and he tends to be strong in his tackles.

Real Madrid’s meeting with Inter Milan is undoubtedly one of the standout fixtures from the opening round of Champions League action, and I’m backing both teams to find the net at the Bernabéu.

Jose Mourinho’s men have been far from watertight during the early stages of his second spell in charge, failing to keep a clean sheet in three of their opening four LaLiga matches.

That sequence includes a 4-1 home victory over Real Sociedad, so Los Blancos have tended to leave the back door open even when flexing their attacking muscles.

Inter are renowned for being a well-drilled machine under Cristian Chivu, but their opening three Serie A assignments have already produced a couple of high-scoring contests.

The Nerazzurri conceded in a 4-1 opening-weekend win over Monza before edging Napoli 3-2 in a thriller on Saturday night.

With both teams’ strengths lying in the final third, backing goals at both ends looks the way to go.

Real Madrid look like a team worth keeping an eye on in the card markets this season, and I’m backing them to collect at least two bookings against Inter Milan on Tuesday night.

Jose Mourinho’s teams have never been shy when it comes to showing their aggressive side, and that fiery streak has already surfaced during the opening weeks of his second spell at the Bernabeu.

Los Blancos picked up three bookings despite cruising to a 4-1 home victory over Real Sociedad, before collecting another four in Friday night’s 1-0 defeat at Real Betis.

Mourinho also went into the book during that loss, further highlighting the frustration that ran through the Real Madrid ranks.

Inter possess several technically gifted players who can cause the hosts problems, so it would be no surprise to see Mourinho’s men resort to the odd cynical challenge.

Moreover, Cristian Chivu’s side have drawn at least two cards from each of their three opponents in Serie A this season, further strengthening the case for Real Madrid to collect 2+ bookings at the Bernabéu.

With goals expected at the Bernabéu, Kylian Mbappe is the obvious candidate to score or assist on Tuesday night.

The Real Madrid superstar has hit the ground running in LaLiga, scoring four goals across his opening four appearances, including a hat-trick at home to Real Sociedad.

That tally could have been even higher had the Frenchman converted from the penalty spot against Real Betis on Friday night.

Mbappe will be determined to make amends, and an Inter Milan defence that conceded twice against Napoli at the weekend could struggle to contain him.

He also enters the Champions League fresh from an outstanding World Cup campaign, having registered 10 goals and four assists as France reached the semi-finals.

Mbappe also racked up 49 goal involvements in 42 appearances for Real Madrid last season, including 16 in the Champions League, adding further weight to the case for him to contribute again here.

Dean Huijsen looks worth backing to be fouled at least once when Real Madrid face Inter Milan on Tuesday night.

The Spanish centre-half has drawn a foul in two of his four LaLiga appearances this season, having averaged 0.57 fouls drawn per game last term.

He is set to face his sternest test of the season so far, which could play into our hands in this market.
Huijsen is likely to come under pressure from Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, with both Inter forwards renowned for pressing relentlessly and engaging defenders in physical battles.

Martinez is particularly prone to giving away free kicks, committing a team-high four fouls in Serie A this season, including two against Napoli last time out.

The Inter captain also committed seven fouls across his four starts for Argentina at this year’s World Cup, so Huijsen should have opportunities to draw at least one foul at the Bernabéu.

Bournemouth have looked sharp this season, and the Cherries should have more than enough quality to see off the challenge of Championship side Lincoln City in the EFL Cup.

Bournemouth deserved a point in their recent 2-2 draw with Newcastle at St James' Park, and should dominate proceedings against the Imps on Tuesday evening.

Lincoln aren't a possession-based team, and Bournemouth have the players in their squad who are capable of breaking through a stubborn Imps defence.

Real Madrid look like a team worth keeping an eye on in the card markets this season, and I’m backing them to collect at least two bookings against Inter Milan on Tuesday night.

Jose Mourinho’s teams have never been shy when it comes to showing their aggressive side, and that fiery streak has already surfaced during the opening weeks of his second spell at the Bernabeu.

Los Blancos picked up three bookings despite cruising to a 4-1 home victory over Real Sociedad, before collecting another four in Friday night’s 1-0 defeat at Real Betis.

Mourinho also went into the book during that loss, further highlighting the frustration that ran through the Real Madrid ranks.

Inter possess several technically gifted players who can cause the hosts problems, so it would be no surprise to see Mourinho’s men resort to the odd cynical challenge.

Moreover, Cristian Chivu’s side have drawn at least two cards from each of their three opponents in Serie A this season, further strengthening the case for Real Madrid to collect 2+ bookings at the Bernabéu.

Cherki has already been directly involved in four Premier League goals this season, scoring twice and providing another two assists.

He failed to land this selection against Coventry last time out, but Cherki still had three shots, with one of those hitting the woodwork, so he was unfortunate not to score.

Also, he provided three key passes, including one big chance created.

The Frenchman looks set to operate in his preferred number ten position against Porto, and he will hope to be amongst the goals again.

The Portuguese side have a solid defensive record, but Cherki is adept at picking gaps and working his way out of tight spaces.

He showed just how efficient he can be against Crystal Palace a couple of weeks ago - he scored two excellent goals, and he is playing with confidence at the moment.

William Gomes has quickly established himself as one of Porto’s most important attacking players, and the Brazilian has contributed two goals and two assists across five league appearances this season, including scoring the winner during Friday’s 2-1 victory over Moreirense.

Gomes starts on the right side of Porto’s front three, and he should come into this match full of confidence.

Being left-footed, he is always looking to cut inside and look to find the far corner with a curling effort.

Gomes is one of Porto’s biggest transitional threats, which is important against City, and the 20-year-old is averaging 3.49 shots per 90 in the league this season.

Over half of those shots have hit the target, which shows he tends to be accurate.

Alberto Costa has committed ten fouls across only 281 minutes in the Portuguese top flight this term, which works out to 3.19 fouls per 90.

He has been fortunate to escape a booking so far, but his tally of seven yellows in 25 starts in the previous campaign shows that one might be due.

Costa will be directly against Semenyo on Tuesday night, so it could be another difficult night for the fullback.

Semenyo likes to be direct and beat his man, which bodes well for this selection.

Cherki does also tend to drift wide at times to create overloads, so Costa is likely to have his hands full on the defensive front.

Victor Froholdt has been an important part of Porto’s midfield, and he looks set to start alongside Rosario in the double pivot.

The 20-year-old is more comfortable receiving possession under pressure, looking to turn and progress forward with the ball.

Porto should look to play through Froholdt whenever they manage to get on the ball, and the Danish international might have to buy soft free-kicks at times to alleviate pressure on his side and allow them to establish a foothold in possession.

That is something Froholdt excels at - last season, he had an average of 1.21 fouls drawn per 90.

Man City can be an aggressive side off the ball, particularly under Enzo Maresca, with a double pivot of Elliot Anderson and Enzo Fernandez expected to start midweek.

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Newcastle have made a better start to the season than many expected, and I'm backing them to maintain that momentum by seeing off Millwall on Tuesday night.

Matthias Jaissle named an extremely strong side against West Brom in the previous round, suggesting that he has every intention of taking this competition seriously.

The Magpies have strengthened since then, leaving Jaissle with even greater depth to call upon at the Den.

Newcastle have scored multiple goals against both Liverpool and Bournemouth at St James' Park, either side of an impressive 2-0 victory away at Tottenham.

Millwall may have swept Bolton aside 4-0 on Saturday, but the scoreline was slightly misleading, as the Lions led just 1-0 until a late flurry of goals put a flattering gloss on the result.

With Alex Neil's side also suffering heavy Championship defeats against Southampton and Wrexham in recent weeks, Newcastle look worth backing to come out on top.

Newcastle's matches have delivered plenty of goalmouth action during the early stages of the season, so over 2.5 goals looks worth backing at the Den on Tuesday night.

The Magpies have already drawn 2-2 with both Liverpool and Bournemouth, as well as recording a 3-2 victory over Championship opposition West Brom in the previous round.

While I expect Newcastle to come out on top, their early results suggest that Millwall could play their part in pushing this contest beyond the over 2.5 goal line, even if it is only through a consolation strike.

Further encouragement comes from the fact that four of the Lions' opening five league games have produced over 2.5 goals, including all three at home.

Harvey Barnes looks a prime candidate to register at least one shot on target on Tuesday night.

The Newcastle winger scored a wonderful goal to drag his side back into Saturday's clash with Bournemouth, taking his tally for the season to three.

His other two strikes came against West Brom in the previous round of the EFL Cup, when he fired off three on-target efforts.

Barnes has picked up where he left off last term after averaging 0.96 shots on target per game in the Premier League.

Millwall could field an understrength side due to fixture congestion, while the Lions have also shown signs of defensive vulnerability after conceding eight goals across recent Championship defeats against Southampton and Wrexham.

Their pragmatic approach under Alex Neil is likely to invite plenty of pressure from the visitors, which should leave Barnes with no shortage of opportunities to test the goalkeeper.

Lyndon Dykes looks worth backing to commit at least two fouls during Tuesday night's EFL Cup tie.

The Millwall striker is an old-fashioned centre-forward who leads the line with plenty of aggression and is never afraid to impose himself physically.

Following his summer move to Millwall, Dykes came off the bench in each of his first three league appearances and committed one foul in all three games.

He has since been handed back-to-back starts, committing five fouls across those two matches and reaching the 2+ foul mark in both.

That continues a trend from last season, when he averaged 2.05 fouls per game in the Championship across his spells with Birmingham and Charlton.

Dykes also committed two fouls in just 16 minutes for Scotland against Haiti at the World Cup earlier this summer.

He is likely to come up against Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman, who have each made four starts for Newcastle this season and drawn seven fouls between them.

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Atletico are averaging 2.00 yellow cards per game in La Liga this season, picking up eight bookings from their opening four matches.

It hasn’t been the best start for Diego Simeone’s men, who were most recently beaten 3-0 by Athletic Club, and this matchup against Liverpool promises to be equally as tough.

The Reds have drawn eight bookings in just three matches this campaign, and they had an average of 1.92 cards drawn per match at Anfield last season across all competitions.

Liverpool are not short of quality attacking options in the final third, and they will want to kick off their European campaign on a high.

There were three cards shown when these teams met at Anfield last season, including two for Atletico.

In that last meeting between these teams, the Reds were able to control proceedings at Anfield.

They managed 56% possession, with 20 shots and seven corners.

That amounted to 2.72 xG. Liverpool racked up 14 corners against Ipswich last time out, and they have cleared this line in all three Premier League matches this term.

Diego Simeone is renowned for his pragmatic tactics, and Atletico are likely to try and remain compact in a mid block, to contest central areas and funnel Liverpool out wide.

Last season, Atletico conceded an average of 4.38 corners per game in the Champions League, rising to 5.75 when playing away.

Liverpool come into this clash as favourites, but it certainly won’t be one-way traffic for the full 90.

Atletico can pose a danger on the counter, and Ademola Lookman is perhaps their most important outlet coming into this clash.

The Nigerian international has started all four of their league matches this season, recording seven shots, with three efforts on target and one goal.

Five of those attempts have come from inside the penalty area.

Even last season, Lookman had an average of 3.04 shots per 90 in La Liga, despite only arriving at the Metropolitano in January.

Liverpool are a side who like to press high, which can leave gaps in behind, and Lookman excels in those kind of situations.

Virgil Van Dijk is still one of Liverpool’s primary targets from corners and free kicks, and he should be looking forward to this clash against Atletico, given that he scored the winner against them at Anfield last year.

The Dutchman recorded a total of three shots, all of which were from set-pieces, which shows the aerial advantage he has.

Atletico are likely to defend with plenty of players behind the ball again, which should give the Reds plenty of chances to invite their centre-backs forward.

Set-pieces could be an important way for Liverpool to get anything out of this game again.

Van Dijk has had two shots in three matches this season, both of which came against Newcastle, but this looks like a strong matchup.

Jeremy Jacquet averaged 0.92 fouls drawn per 90 for Rennes last season, which was an impressive figure for a centre-back.

The 21-year-old isn’t shy when receiving possession and can be adept at drawing contact when opponents attempt to press him.

Playing alongside Van Dijk, Jacquet is usually the one who looks to step forward and contest duels, while Van Dijk sweeps.

Because of that, the Frenchman has landed this selection in all three starts for Liverpool so far, including two fouls drawn against Nottingham Forest - he is averaging 1.52 fouls drawn per 90 this season so far.

Taking into consideration Atletico’s poor disciplinary record, this price stands out.

Alexander Isak’s confidence should be high after scoring both goals during Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Ipswich.

The Swedish international struck twice inside the opening nine minutes, meaning he is now the joint top-scorer in the Premier League.

After a difficult debut campaign for the Reds, Isak seems to be finding his feet.

Last season, Isak started just eight matches, and he had an average of 2.18 shots per 90, with 35% of those hitting the target.

This campaign, those numbers have risen significantly - Isak is averaging 3.32 shots per 90, with 56% hitting the target, and he has already matched his goalscoring tally from last term.

Cody Gakpo has provided all three assists for Isak’s Premier League goals this season, which shows that the pair are developing an excellent understanding.

The Dutchman has added another dimension to his game under Iraola - rather than just looking to cut in and shoot, Gakpo has shown a bit more creative flair.

Last season, he managed just six assists in 52 appearances across all competitions, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see those numbers jump this term.

Atletico have conceded six times across four La Liga games, shipping three goals in their last game at the weekend.

This seems like a good time to face Diego Simeone’s men, who might just be lacking confidence.

Marcos Llorente has an extraordinary scoring record at Anfield.

He struck twice during Atletico’s famous extra-time victory in 2020, before returning last season and scoring another brace in the 3-2 defeat.

Those stats are impossible to ignore - he has found the net four times across his previous two visits to Merseyside.

Llorente may start at right back midweek, but that didn’t matter too much last year.

He managed three shots, of which two found the back of the net, and the other went narrowly over the bar.

His shooting stats this season do lend to this selection, averaging 0.80 shots on target per 90 in La Liga this season.

He is incredibly energetic and versatile enough to pick up various positions, and he probably won’t hesitate to shoot given his record at Anfield.

Marc Pubill has been converted from a right-back into a centre-back under Diego Simeone, and he is expected to start alongside David Hancko at Anfield.

Both Atletico central defenders were booked in last season’s meeting, illustrating how difficult it was to contain Liverpool’s forwards.

Pubill had an average of 1.64 fouls per 90 in the Champions League last season.

He made eleven appearances, coming off the bench in three of those, but he still managed to rack up a total of four yellow cards.

The 23-year-old likes to be aggressive in his duels and step out of the back line, so this is a good matchup to back him for a card.

Arsenal have made a perfect start to their Premier League title defence, winning all three matches against Coventry, Aston Villa and Chelsea.

Their most recent victory demonstrated character, as Mikel Arteta’s side recovered from an early setback to beat their London rivals Chelsea 2-1.

That was the first goal the Gunners have conceded this term - they are a team operating at such a high level at the moment.

Meanwhile, Napoli suffered their second successive defeat last time out, as Inter Milan pulled off an unlikely comeback to win 3-2 after being 2-0 down.

Prior to that, Napoli were beaten by Como, so they aren’t a side playing with confidence, and it doesn’t help that they face Arsenal midweek.

Alessandro Buongiorno is currently injured for Napoli, which has led to enforced changes at the back.

Because of that, Napoli’s defensive structure has taken a hit, and the Naples side have been leaking chances.

Napoli’s goalkeeper was kept incredibly busy against Inter last weekend, as the hosts racked up 29 shots, with eight of those on target, forcing Alex Meret into five saves.

Despite his best efforts, he was still unable to earn his side a point.

Arsenal should provide another test for Napoli.

The Gunners racked up 16 shots worth 2.05 xG against Chelsea last time out, forcing Emi Martinez into eight saves.

Alisson Santos has made a promising start to the season, and he looks set to feature on the left wing against Arsenal here.

The Brazilian has registered eight shots across his opening three Serie A appearances, despite completing only 180 minutes in total - he is averaging 4.0 shots per 90.

Santos doesn’t usually hesitate to pull the trigger once the space opens up, and that could be useful against a side like Arsenal when chances will be less readily available.

The 23-year-old had three shots against Inter last time out, with one of those hitting the target, which shows how he can cause problems against the top sides.

Santos is perhaps Napoli’s biggest threat on the counter, which is important against a side like Arsenal.

Gabriel Magalhaes accounted for two shots in that match, both of which hit the target, and he was unfortunate not to find the back of the net in the end.

The Brazilian remains Arsenal’s primary target from set-pieces, and his strength and movement make the centre-back always a target to get a shot away.

Napoli demonstrated vulnerability from set pieces against Inter, as they conceded the decisive goal from a corner in stoppage time.

Having Buongiorno and Scott McTominay out also doesn’t help their cause - that’s two of Napoli’s tallest and most physical players.

Arsenal will be fully aware of that potential weakness, so they should invite their centre-backs forward at every available opportunity.

Question marks were raised when Christos Tzolis arrived at the Emirates as the replacement for Gabriel Martinelli, but it has been a decent start for the Greek international.

The former Club Brugge man has drawn six fouls across his opening three Premier League appearances.

That includes landing this selection against both Chelsea and Coventry.

Tzolis was fouled only once against Aston Villa, but it is worth mentioning that he was replaced at half-time in that game.

If Tzolis starts on the left wing, he will be directly up against Giovanni Di Lorenzo, who averaged 1.30 fouls per 90 in Serie A last season.

The Napoli captain likes to defend aggressively, particularly in European fixtures, so that could be a matchup to keep an eye on.

Chelsea may not have things all their own way against Leeds on Wednesday night, but I still expect the Blues to come through this EFL Cup third round tie.

Xabi Alonso named a relatively strong side against Luton in the previous round, and Chelsea’s lack of European commitments gives them every reason to take this competition seriously.

Even if Alonso opts to rotate, he has more than enough talent at his disposal to field a side capable of getting the job done.

The Blues will be eager to respond after Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Arsenal, but that setback should not detract from what has been a strong start to the season, with Chelsea winning three of their opening four matches across all competitions.

Leeds have become a tough nut to crack under Daniel Farke, although the changes made for their second round victory at Nottingham Forest perhaps underlined where their priorities lie this season.

Chelsea’s greater strength in depth should ultimately prove decisive as they look to bounce back from Sunday’s defeat.

Chelsea and Leeds look capable of serving up an entertaining contest at Stamford Bridge, which is why I’m siding with over 2.5 goals.

Each of the Blues’ opening three Premier League matches of the season has cleared the over 2.5 goals line, including a 3-2 victory at Fulham and a thrilling 4-3 success against Brighton.

Both teams have also scored in all three of those contests, highlighting Chelsea’s attacking quality as well as their vulnerability at the other end of the pitch.

Leeds’ matches have not produced the same level of goalmouth action, but their early fixtures against Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Brighton have all pitted them against sides of a similar standard.

Chelsea should pose a far greater attacking threat than any of those opponents, while Leeds look capable of making their mark even if they ultimately come up short.

Further encouragement comes from the fact that both Premier League meetings between the pair last season produced over 3.5 goals.

Estevao is expected to be handed a starting berth against Leeds on Wednesday night, and the Brazilian looks a prime candidate to register at least one shot on target.

The Chelsea ace caught the eye during his brief cameo against Arsenal on Sunday, forcing David Raya into a brilliant save despite having little time to make an impact.

Estevao is never shy about trying his luck, as highlighted by the four shots he attempted against Luton in the previous round of this competition.

His numbers from last season also strengthen the case, with the Chelsea forward averaging 2.97 shots per game in the Premier League and 0.85 shots on target despite an injury-disrupted campaign.

Notably, Leeds have faced an average of 18.00 shots across their opening three top-flight games, which adds to the appeal of backing Estevao to test the goalkeeper.

Sean Longstaff should be handed some game time at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, and the Leeds midfielder looks like good value to attempt a minimum of one shot.

Longstaff has made just one start this season, but he produced an encouraging display against Nottingham Forest in the previous round of the EFL Cup, registering one shot and providing an assist.

The former Newcastle man was also averaging a healthy 1.42 shots per game in the Premier League last season, highlighting his willingness to pull the trigger when given the opportunity.

Longstaff is often given licence to push forward from midfield, with his late runs and aerial ability making him a threat inside the box.

Chelsea have looked far from convincing defensively during the early stages of the season, so the Leeds midfielder looks well placed to attempt at least one shot on Wednesday night.

Bukayo Saka has already looked much sharper this season, as he scored the only goal in Arsenal's victory over Aston Villa.

Before that, he also found the back of the net against Coventry.

The England international remains one of Arteta’s most important attacking players, and he should once again start on the right side of the front three.

Saka leads Arsenal’s current shooting figures this season, averaging 3.56 shots per 90, which is a strong sign that he is back to full fitness.

His tally of seven assists in 49 appearances across all competitions last season was underwhelming, as Saka hit double digits in the previous three campaigns, and he will be hoping to get back to those levels this campaign.

Napoli lost against Inter last time out, but Rasmus Hojlund produced a standout individual performance, as he scored Napoli’s second goal of the game.

The Danish international registered two shots on target at the San Siro, and he also found the back of the net against Como before that.

He has found some confidence since joining Napoli, and Hojlund bagged 12 league goals in 33 appearances last term.


Hojlund should be motivated to make a difference here against Arsenal, as the former Man United man had an underwhelming spell in the Premier League.

With McTominay injured, there is a bigger responsibility on Hojlund to provide in the final third.

Marin has not been entirely innocent himself when it comes to fouls.

The centre-back has committed seven infringements in his three Serie A starts, averaging an eye-catching 2.41 fouls per 90.

Last season, he had an average of just 0.73 fouls per 90 playing for Villarreal in La Liga, but he has taken some time to get used to his new role at Napoli.

Marin picked up his first booking of the campaign against Inter last time out, after committing three infringements.

The 24-year-old is not one to shy away from a strong challenge, and he can get rattled quite easily. Havertz looks like an ideal matchup for him to lose his head.

Rafa Marin has been the one deputising at centre-back for Napoli recently, and he will get the difficult task of dealing with Havertz.

The German international is quite a physical focal point who likes to make life difficult for opposing centre-backs.

He had an average of 1.76 fouls per 90 across all competitions for Arsenal last season.

So far this season, that figure has dropped to 1.08 fouls per 90, but there is every reason to expect it to rise.

Marin has landed this selection in all three starts so far this season, averaging 1.03 fouls drawn per 90.