I understand the theory but if anyone deserves a start then it’s got to be Arthur.
I’d be pretty pissed off if I was him and Maddison is getting a starting spot ahead of me just to “see” if he can do something. We’ve clearly got a good group with a good team spirit and I wouldn’t want to be doing anything to upset it, chances should be earned.
Arthur in for Thomason for me, either he or Delf starts central but in reality all 3 (incl. Dapo) could be very fluid behind Doyle.
If we’re a couple of goals up and cruising then let’s bring Maddison on for half an hour and see if he can prove he’s worth a starting spot.