As expected Unai Emery's squad for tonight's Europa League game with FC Vorskla is made up of players on the fringes of his ‘first' team, and fleshed out by youngsters from the academy – full list here. The selection isn't to disrespect the opposition, or even the competition itself, but down the fact that we have a North London derby on Sunday followed by a trip to Old Trafford on Wednesday. It's pure pragmatism and common sense. Taking anyone he was planning on picking for Sunday in particular would have been risky, although the presence of Rob Holding in the travelling party sticks out for me a little. Maybe it's because he's 22 and capable of playing without experiencing...
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