Arsenal fans praying for Holding return against Leeds

Several Arsenal supporters are hoping to see Rob Holding return to the starting line-up against Leeds United.

The Gunners host Marcelo Bielsa’s men in the final FA Cup third-round fixture of the weekend at the Emirates this evening.

The 24-year-old is yet to feature under Mikel Arteta due to a knee problem, however, the defender looks set to be available against the Championship leaders.

Holding was an unused substitute in the 2-0 win over Manchester United on New Year’s Day, and these Gunners supporters are hoping Arteta selects the defender from the off against the Whites.

Twitter: @Arsenal Want to see Holding, Ceballos and Martinelli against Leeds (@souhitya_gunner)

Holding mavropanos bellerin need to play against leeds.. good opportunity to see how far they have come!

— Müf Lion (@mufasa_gooner) January 4, 2020

Twitter: My Arsenal lineup tonight vs Leeds:

•Martinez
•Bellerin
•Mustafi
•Holding
•Bola
•Guendouzi
•Burton
•Ceballos
•Saka… https://t.co/INmrpePAdP (@thesteadygooner)

Twitter: XI vs Leeds

Martinez;
Bellerin Mavro Holding Saka;
Willock Guendouzi;
Nelson Ceballos Martinelli;
John-Jules

Thoughts? (@different_class)

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We’re expecting Arteta to follow the trend and ring the changes against the Whites, and Holding could be one of several players to come into the side.

The 37-year-old hasn’t had a chance to have a look at Holding in a competitive fixture yet due to his injury issues.

If he is selected, he’d have the perfect opportunity to stake his claim to the Spaniard over a Premier League starting place.