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Arsenal fans are conveying their concerns on X after Mikel Arteta started Kai Havertz in midfield ahead of their Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace. The two sides are set to face each other at Selhurst Park later today (Saturday, December 21).
David Raya starts in goal for Arsenal. Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Myles Lewis-Skelly make up the defense. The midfield consists of Thomas Partey, Martin Odegaard, and Kai Havertz, with Declan Rice being named on the bench. Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Jesus start up front to complete the starting XI.
Despite initially playing in midfield last season following his arrival from Chelsea, Havertz's struggles led to Arteta deploying him up front as his forward. The 25-year-old has shown signs of promise this season, garnering 10 goals and three assists in 23 appearances across competitions.
