Arsenal Starting XI vs Hull City: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Arsenal Starting XI vs Hull City: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup Arsenal vs Hull: William Saliba Return Nears as Arteta Weighs Selection Against Hull Arsenal head into Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Hull at the Emirates Stadium with one obvious talking point, William Saliba is finally close to playing again. The defender has not featured at all this season after a back injury, a problem that worsened during the World Cup. Now he is back in the frame. He was on the bench in midweek against Slavia Prague and, barring a setback, should be in Mikel Arteta’s squad again here. The expectation is simple, Arsenal will not take risks. A start would be a surprise, a short run-out from the bench feels far more realistic if the match allows it. Saliba Boost for Arsenal Defence That matters because Arsenal have had to manage resources carefully. Ezri Konsa went off in Prague with a knee issue, but the concern appears minimal. Arteta shut that down quickly, saying: “Yeah, he’s fine. He was feeling much better today. We took him out for a precaution but yesterday and today he’s feeling good.” Riccardo Calafiori, rested completely in the 2-1 win over Slavia Prague, should return at left-back. Gabriel remains the certainty in central defence, while Jurrien Timber is expected to continue on the right. Photo IMAGO Midfield Shape Looks Straightforward In midfield, this looks uncomplicated. Bruno Guimaraes did not play in Europe and should come straight back in alongside Declan Rice. Arsenal need control, tempo and security in possession, and that pairing gives them all three. Further forward, Martin Odegaard remains the central creative hub. On the right, Noni Madueke has done enough to keep his place. With Bukayo Saka injured and Max Dowman suspended for two league matches, there is no real debate there. Arteta Faces Attacking Decision The left side is less clear. Christos Tzolis looked lively against Liverpool, while Eberechi Eze strengthened his case in midweek. Arteta has a genuine choice there, one based on profile rather than form alone. Up front, Kai Havertz may get the nod despite Viktor Gyokeres delivering a goal and an assist last time out. That is the sort of call managers make when balancing rhythm, opposition and workload. Predicted Arsenal XI vs Hull, 4-2-3-1: Raya, Timber, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Guimaraes, Madueke, Odegaard, Tzolis, Havertz. Kick-off is 3pm GMT on Saturday November 7, 2026, at the Emirates Stadium.