Arsenal will face their toughest test since Manchester City on the opening day of the season when they host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, and they will have to do it without youngster Matteo Guendouzi. The 19-year-old was signed this summer from French second division side FC Lorient, and not even Arsenal fans would have expected him to make such an immediate impact in Unai Emery's side. Guendouzi has now made 12 appearances at the heart of Arsenal's midfield in all competitions, but after his red-card in the Carabao Cup win over Blackpool on Wednesday, he will be suspended for Liverpool's visit. This will give Emery a selection dilemma as he looks to fill the gap...
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