While Mikel Arteta's side started last season like a house on fire, this time around there have only been brief embers. Arteta may well view this as a positive in the sense that his team have many more gears to go to, but he'll be hoping that improvements are on the horizon soon.
There couldn't be too many better opponents to test that out against than Everton. The Toffees have made an awful start to the campaign and Arsenal will be heavy favourites.
Still though, they cannot go into the match feeling too confident having failed to win at Goodison Park in six years. As a result, it's vital that Arteta gets his team selection spot on. Here football.london takes a look at who he might pick.
Goalkeeper - Aaron Ramsdale
David Raya's debut may be on the horizon for Wednesday's Champions League opener against PSV on Wednesday.
For now though, Aaron Ramsdale will keep his starting spot in the league.
Right back - Ben White
Ben White of Arsenal FC in action during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on August 21, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.
With injuries to Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber we can expect Ben White to surely come back in at right back. The 25-year-old is in talks with Arsenal over a new contract and will have a huge part to play over the next few weeks.
Centre back - William Saliba
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 03: William Saliba of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on September 03, 2023 in London, England.
The 22-year-old played the full 90 minutes of France's defeat to Germany over the international break. With Arsenal's lack of numbers at the back he has a crucial role to play over the next few weeks.
Centre back - Gabriel
Gabriel during an Arsenal training session at London Colney.
The Brazilian had the honour
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