Ben White is expected to get the nod to play at right-back while Oleksandr Zinchenko hopes to catch the eye on the other flank as the left-back. Both of them will have to perform their defensive duties well before trying to cause the opposition full-backs problems out on the flanks.
Jakub Kiwior will have to settle for a spot on the bench as he provides cover for the defensive positions.
Arsenal
Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka reacts after missing to score during the English Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on January 30, 2024. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Midfield
Emile Smith Rowe, Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard will try to give a good account of themselves at the centre of the park. All three of them need to retain possession with conviction if Arsenal are to create enough chances to win this game.
Jorginho will be named on the bench as he awaits his chance to make an impact in the second half if needed.
Attack
Gabriel Martinelli will hope to put his pace to good use on the left flank while Bukayo Saka looks to weave his magic from the right. Gabriel Jesus could get a chance to lead the charge for the Gunners once again in the final third. The Brazilian forward needs to have a good game if the London club are to emerge victorious this weekend.
Eddie Nketiah will have to be content with a place on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the latter stages if Arsenal are in need of a goal by then.
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