Arsenal Predicted Lineup against Tottenham: Havertz, Partey

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28-04-2024

Arsenal travel to their neighbours on Sunday for the toughest match in the remaining games as Tottenham wait to derail their title challenge, so let’s take a look at the predicted lineup.

The Gunners produced a commanding display at the weekend as they got the better of their London rivals Chelsea. What could have been a potential banana skin turned out to be one of the more comfortable matches the Emirates has seen this season.

David Raya will stay in goal, and he has more or less sealed the Golden Glove which is a great achievement in his first season. Against a strong Spurs side, he will have a lot more to do and the Spaniard would want to add another clean sheet to his name.

In defence, we will likely see Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu start as the full-backs. The Japanese international would be needed as Dejan Kulusevski is a huge threat for the hosts. William Saliba and Gabriel start as the centre backs and the threat of Heung-min Son looms large as the Korean has a habit of doing well against the north Londoners.

Thomas Partey and Declan Rice played for the first time in a long time and it is almost certain that Arteta would want to continue with that combination. This also allowed Martin Odegaard to play with a lot of freedom which was evident in the captain’s performance.

Gabriel Martinelli started on the bench but should be back starting which will be harsh on Leandro Trossard but the Brazilian adds more dynamism to the front line. Bukayo Saka on the right would be keen on continuing his great record against Spurs.

Arteta would have to decide between Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz. The manager is likely to favour the German as his overall game adds more impetus to how the Gunners play.

Arsenal have an absolute juggernaut chasing them in the form of Manchester City. Also, with Tottenham wanting to do their best to derail their rivals from winning the league, Arteta would be justified in feeling a little nervous. The visitors can get the win and need to trust in their ability to do so.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup Against Tottenham (4-3-3):

David Raya, Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz

Arsenal Team News against Tottenham: Timber, Martinelli

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Nithyanand

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28-04-2024

Arsenal are still in the run for the Premier League title and Tottenham will be keen to derail their ambitions, so let’s look at the latest team news.

Despite Manchester City beating Brighton during the week, the Gunners are still on top although the Blues have a game in hand. The north London side will have some tough time against Spurs who can hurt any team in the league.

There is a lot of good news for Mike Arteta with Jurrien Timber being very close to returning to the fold. There is a chance that the Dutchman might come off the bench on Sunday and that would mean a lot to the club and the fans.

There could be some rotation seen at the weekend as Arteta looks to find a solution to overcome the tactics of Ange Postecoglou. This could see someone like Gabriel Martinelli start and Leandro Trossard moving to the bench.

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The Gunners dropped points at the Emirates last year but they will regret not taking full points in that game. It would have also given Arteta an idea of the kind of threat the hosts possess, especially on the counter.

That will be the danger once again as Spurs like to play a high-risk high-reward style that has often benefited them. The likes of Timo Werner, Heung-min Son and Dejan Kulusevski are players with real capability that can hurt the visitors.

For the north Londoners, it is all about keeping calm and trusting their approach and the system that has worked so well for them. When a team likes to press so high and look to turnover the ball frequently, it will open spaces that can be exploited.

The one thing that Arteta would want from his players is to take their chances as and when they come. If the league leaders are not clinical then that is surely going to hurt them and as a consequence of that, City will move ahead in the table.

Arsenal have to win all their remaining games as Pep Guardiola’s men don’t look like they are going to stop any time soon. The Gunners can only do their bit and hope that other results go their way. A win on Sunday will give them a lot of confidence in their own chances.

Arsenal Team News against Wolves: Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka

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Nithyanand

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20-04-2024

Arsenal need to collect themselves and get their season on track as they travel north to take on Wolves, so let’s look at the latest team news.

The north Londoners had a night to forget when they took on Bayern during the week. As a result of a 1-0 defeat, they crashed out of the Champions League. Now, they have a tough task to get the better of Gary O’Neill’s men.

Jurrien Timber is back in training but is unlikely to appear in this game. Mikel Arteta will make some changes to keep the players fresh and fit. This might see the likes of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Jorginho and Bukayo Saka on the bench for this weekend.

In the remaining six games of the season, Arteta would like to see which of his other players are willing to stand up and be counted. It is an opportunity to see the quality of the squad and which of the players can be relied upon.

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In Munich, the Gunners looked lethargic after a point, and they never looked likely to threaten the German giants. The lack of a clinical edge in front of the goal has come back to haunt the club.

Now coming back to the Premier League, the visitors need to take their chances otherwise, it will be another disappointing game. The loss to Aston Villa last week has made a significant dent in the club’s league charge and that has to change starting on Saturday.

There is quality in this team but that is not always reflected on the pitch many times. Beating Wolves is not easy and many of the best teams have struggled to achieve that. Their ability to play on the counter is a threat for any defence.

Arsenal still have a say in the Premier League title race but they need to avoid any further slipups. And for that to happen, they need to win all their remaining games. Starting at Molineux, they need to aim for maximum points and while that’s not easy, it is the standard required.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup against Bayern Munich: Jesus, Martinelli

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Nithyanand

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17-04-2024

Arsenal travel to Germany for the 2nd leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich looking to seal a berth in the semi-final, so let’s take a look at the predicted lineup.

The Gunners suffered one of their most disappointing defeats in the league as they succumbed to a 2-0 loss to Aston Villa. That has caused a significant difference in their quest for domestic glory, but they can make things right in Europe.

David Raya will continue to be in goal and would be expecting a busy day given the quality Bayern have. Ben White will start as the right back and Arteta has to choose between Jakub Kiwior and Alex Zinchenko for the left-hand side. He is likely to go with the Ukrainian due to his superior ability on the ball.

William Saliba and Gabriel in the middle will provide a lot of protection for the north Londoners but against a tough attack, they will have their work cut out. The latter in particular has done well over the years to keep Harry Kane quiet and that will be needed again.

Jorginho is very likely to start this game as the passing ability of the Italian is needed to break down the hosts’ defence. Declan Rice playing in a more advanced role would want to influence the game more. Martin Odegaard will have a lot of attention on him, but the captain is more than capable of showing his qualities both on and off the ball.

Gabriel Martinelli was on the bench against Villa but should be starting this game as his pace is crucial to creating chances in transition. Bukayo Saka despite not being 100% will start on the other wing.

Gabriel Jesus could very well be the central forward and the Brazilian showed exactly what makes him a threat last time around. His skills and intelligence in and around the box are needed to break down the home defence.

Arsenal have a lot to prove not just to themselves but to the rest of Europe as well. If they can somehow get the better of Bayern, it will show that they are back among the big boys and are capable of big things.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup Against Bayern Munich (4-3-3):

David Raya, Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Alex Zinchenko, Jorginho, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus

Arsenal Team News against Bayern Munich: Odegaard, Martinelli

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Nithyanand

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16-04-2024

Arsenal are looking to reach the semifinals of the Champions League for the first time since the 2008-09 season as they look to beat Bayern Munich, so let’s take a look at the latest team news.

The Gunners are hurting from the defeat they suffered at the weekend to Aston Villa. No matter the feeling, they need to put it behind them and look ahead to a great opportunity. It will be difficult in an intimidating arena, but this will be demanded at this level.

Mikel Arteta has had to shuffle his squad around to make sure no one falls into the red zone and suffers an injury. Martin Odegaard was feeling a bit off after the weekend game but took part in training today. There are changes expected for the midweek game and one of the major ones will be the return of Gabriel Martinelli to the starting XI.

There are some decisions to be made in defence and midfield and Arteta would be thinking of the optimal combination. Jurrien Timber is getting closer and closer to a return to action and the Dutchman could add another dimension to the team’s dynamics.

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The north Londoners will be disappointed that they could not head into the 2nd leg with a lead. In particular, they will rue how they conceded the 1st goal last week. So, individual mistakes are something they will have to cut out if they are to get the win.

At the Allianz Arena, Bayern surrounded by their raucous supporters will be a different beast compared to the one that appeared in London. Though the Gunners have shown they can handle pressure, it is important to stay calm despite the noise around.

Chances will be few and far between so, it is imperative that they are clinical, or it can come back to bite them. Apart from skill, this match will also be a stern test of the north Londoners’ mental fortitude.

Arsenal have made things harder for themselves by drawing the 1st leg, but the good news is that the scores are level. With no away goals, it becomes a more straightforward game where one team has to outscore the other. If the visitors play to their true level, they should be heading towards the semifinals.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup against Aston Villa: Saka, Jesus

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Nithyanand

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14-04-2024

Arsenal return to the Emirates on Sunday as they continue their charge for the Premier League and this time it is Unai Emery’s Aston Villa standing in their way, so let’s take a look at the predicted lineup.

The Gunners played against Bayern Munich in an absorbing match on Tuesday but could only secure a draw. With that second leg looming large, they have the task of beating the Villains who themselves have ambitions of finishing in the top four.

David Raya will continue in goal and would be keen to add to his clean sheet tally in the league. As for the full-backs, it is going to be Ben White and Jakub Kiwior as the latter offers more support on the left-hand side.

William Saliba and Gabriel are going to be the central combination once again. They will surely have a tough time defending against the likes of Ollie Watkins and Moussa Diaby. Given the pace and skill the visitors possess, it is not going to be an easy game.

In midfield, we could see Jorginho start once again as he is more likely to be on the bench against Bayern in the 2nd leg. The Italian will have Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard ahead of him. These three will have to ensure that the frontline is given the ball a lot.

With Kai Havertz having played a lot of games, Arteta might decide to give the German some rest by benching him. That could see Gabriel Jesus start from the off and the Brazilian has already given fans a glimpse of his talent during the week.

The wingers are likely to be Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard as the manager would like to keep his players fresh by rotating them. Making use of the options at his disposal will be a measure of how Arteta is dealing with the season’s challenges.

Arsenal have an incredibly packed April but this is what the elite teams are meant to handle. If they can get a win, it will be another step in their evolution and show the rest of the league that they really do mean business.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup Against Aston Villa (4-3-3):

David Raya, Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Jakub Kiwior, Jorginho, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus

Arsenal Team News against Aston Villa: Martinelli, Saka

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Nithyanand

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14-04-2024

Arsenal will welcome a familiar face to the Emirates on Sunday as they face Aston Villa in one of their tougher games during the title run-in, so let’s take a look at the latest team news.

The Gunners had an exhausting and brutal encounter against Bayern Munich during the week which ended 2-2. They will be happy that they could salvage a draw and would want to win at the weekend before heading to Germany for the 2nd leg.

Jurrien Timber is the only player who is not in contention to be starting but there is a lot of optimism surrounding the defender. As for other injury worries, there are some injury worries with the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli but the duo are likely to be available.

Both the wingers are returning from injuries and don’t appear to be at their best. So, it will be on the manager to rotate the squad around to keep everyone fit and fresh. That could result in Mikel Arteta making some changes.

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Though Villa will not have Douglas Luiz due to suspension, they have enough quality to present a problem for any team. The likes of Ollie Watkins, Moussa Diaby and Leon Bailey are surely going to cause the hosts many problems.

For the north Londoners, they will have one eye on the 2nd leg against Bayern and that could influence the intensity with which they play. One good thing for the hosts is that the Villains also have played in a European fixture during the week.

Villa have had two days less rest compared to the Gunners but the difference in fitness is only going to be marginal. And with the visitors being one of the few teams to have beaten the Emirates club, there is an added significance to this match.

Arsenal are going to face one of their most difficult games left in the league. Villa have shown that they know how to beat this team and Emery is a very shrewd manager. That makes this game that much more difficult, and Arteta would want to prove the doubters wrong. This is sure to be a great game for the neutrals.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup against Bayern Munich

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Nithyanand

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09-04-2024

Arsenal welcome Bayern Munich to the Emirates on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, so let’s take a look at the predicted lineup.

The Gunners notched up another win in the Premier League as they got the better of Brighton and Hove Albion. That and other results over the weekend has ensured that they go into another week as the league leaders.

David Raya will be in goal, and he is sure to have a lot of work to do given the quality of Bayern. As for the full-backs, it will be the duo of Ben White and Alex Zinchenko and the latter in particular will have a lot on his plate defensively.

William Saliba and Gabriel complete the defence and these two have been instrumental in whatever the north Londoners have done. The threat of Harry Kane is looming large but these two have some experience of playing against them.

Jorginho is likely to start again as his ability to keep the game ticking is crucial to getting the tempo going. Declan Rice can play in a more advanced role and his energy and pressing will be crucial in keeping Jamal Musiala quiet. Martin Odegaard completes the rest of the midfield.

Bukayo Saka started and scored at the weekend and that bodes well for the club. Though the winger does not appear to be at his best, having him in the squad is crucial. On the other wing, it will be Gabriel Jesus given that Gabriel Martinelli is still working his way back from an injury.

Kai Havertz has been in great form and will continue to play up front as the central forward. His movement and ability in the air is important to create different scoring avenues. Arteta will hope that his forwards can combine and be clinical in front of goal.

Arsenal have a lot of history against Bayern in this competition and will want to right some wrongs. The players are looking sharp, and the visitors are not in the best of form. All of that goes out of the window in a pressure situation such as this. The hosts need to be calm and trust in what they have been doing well.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup Against Bayern Munich (4-3-3):

David Raya, Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Alex Zinchenko, Jorginho, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz

Arsenal Team News against Bayern Munich: Martinelli, Timber

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Nithyanand

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09-04-2024

Arsenal turn their attention towards Europe as Bayern Munich will be at the Emirates on Tuesday for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, so let’s take a look at the latest team news.

The Gunners are in great form this year and it sees them on top of the Premier League table. On a continental level, they had to dig deep and fight hard against Porto to reach this stage and would want to continue their European adventure.

Bukayo Saka started the game over the weekend which was good news, although the winger is still not back to 100%. Another player making his way back to full fitness is Gabriel Martinelli who will most likely come off the bench.

Jurrien Timber has returned to training and Mikel Arteta will be happy with the options at his disposal. There could be some shuffling for the Bayern game, but it is more likely that we will see the same set of players.

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Apart from it being a chance to win some silverware, this is an opportunity for the north Londoners to exorcise some demons of the past. That has to do with Bayern being one of the teams that constantly ended the hosts’ Champions League dreams.

Arteta was part of some of those teams that lost to the German giants and will know what is at stake. Though the visitors are not in great form, they have some incredible players who can change the direction of the game in an instant.

The defence is one area where Arteta would be keen for his players to do well. On an attacking front, it is important to be clinical given that there aren’t usually many chances to be found at this level.

Arsenal have a chance to show the rest of Europe just what they are made of. Though the game might be more open than the one against Porto, there are bound to be some nerves. If the Gunners can take care of that and play their usual way, the Emirates crowd could go home very happy.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup against Brighton: Jesus, Havertz

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Nithyanand

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06-04-2024

Arsenal travel to the south of England as they take on Brighton and Hove Albion in a game that could have a significant impact on the title race, so let’s take a look at the predicted lineup.

The Gunners went with a much-changed lineup against Luton Town during the week but were able to secure the three points. It will be a much harder challenge against the Seagulls who have an excellent home record.

David Raya will continue in goal and is sure to want to add another clean sheet to his tally. The defence is likely to remain the same with Ben White and Alex Zinchenko starting as the full backs. The Ukrainian is likely to be preferred due to his ability on the ball.

William Saliba and Gabriel as the centre-backs are going to have a tougher night compared to the one, they had on Wednesday. The hosts like to move the ball quickly and will look to go past the high line that the visitors play.

In midfield, we are likely to see the return of Declan Rice and Jorginho to the starting lineup. They will be coming in to replace Thomas Partey and Emile Smith Rowe. It will give the north Londoners more security on and off the ball.

There are some doubts about the availability of Bukayo Saka, but it is understood that the winger should be fit enough to start. As for the other flank, it is unlikely that Gabriel Martinelli will start and that should see Gabriel Jesus play on the left wing.

Kai Havertz will continue as the central forward and his movement and aerial ability should play a huge role in helping the Gunners get a win. Brighton will make it very difficult for the visitors to be fluent and they are quite dangerous, especially on the break.

Arsenal have no choice but to keep winning as the other two teams around them don’t seem to be stopping at all. This puts a lot of pressure on them but that is what champions are made of. Getting the better of Brighton will not be easy but the Gunners can return to London with the three points.

Arsenal Predicted Lineup Against Brighton and Hove Albion (4-3-3):

David Raya, Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel, Alex Zinchenko, Jorginho, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz