Arteta likely to start ‘outstanding’ Arsenal star against Ipswich | OneFootball

Arsenal welcome Ipswich Town to the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League tomorrow.

The Gunners have found form with back-to-back wins against Crystal Palace in the League Cup and Premier League.

They were brilliant in a convincing 5-1 victory at Selhurst Park last weekend.

Gabriel Jesus scored a first-half brace for the Gunners, and he should have bagged a second-straight hat-trick against Palace.

Declan Rice was superb on his injury return. He put the game beyond doubt with a goal and an assist off the bench.

Aside from his goal contributions, the midfielder won all of his ground duels and completed every cross he attempted.

Manager Mikel Arteta will likely start him against Ipswich tomorrow.

The England international, previously described as ‘outstanding‘ by Arteta, has not been at his best this season due to minor injuries.

The manager has been cautious with his workload. However, Rice looked a different player against Palace after a brief injury absence. He caught the eye with his forward runs and passing range.

He capped the performance with a brilliant goal from the edge of the Palace box.

With the fixtures coming thick and fast, rotation could be key to avoid potential injuries. Kai Havertz could make way for Rice to start on Friday.

Gabriel Martinelli will continue on the right wing. He was brilliant in the position after Bukayo Saka’s injury blow last weekend.

Stats from Sofascore.com.