Arsenal Starting XI vs Ipswich Town: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Arsenal have opened the season properly, five wins from five in all competitions, and that gives Mikel Arteta room to manage the squad rather than chase minutes for the sake of it. At Portman Road, rotation looks likely. The schedule is already busy and this is the sort of night when depth matters.

Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to start in goal, with David Raya likely rested. That is straightforward enough. More interesting is the back line, where Arsenal are short of clean options. Ben White is a concern after coming off against Sunderland, and William Saliba is out injured. Jurrien Timber has only recently returned, but this could be the right moment to start him and build rhythm.

The expected side is: Kepa; Timber, Konsa , Hincapie, Lewis-Skelly; Zubimendi, Guimaraes; Madueke , Merino, Eze ; Gyokeres .