Mikel Arteta will set his players up in a 4-3-3 formation and would be forced to make a lot of changes to his starting XI because of injuries to some of his first-team stars. Jakub Kiwior, Leandro Trossard and Ethan Nwaneri will all play from the start of this contest.
4-3-3 Arsenal Predicted Lineup To Face Bournemouth
Defence
David Raya will function in between the sticks for the North London club after conceding one goal in his last league appearance. William Saliba will continue to operate alongside Gabriel as they try to keep the Bournemouth attackers frustrated throughout the 90 minutes.
Jakub Kiwior could get a chance to impress as the right-back while Riccardo Calafiori hopes to shine on the other flank as the left-back. Both of them will have to perform their defensive duties well before trying to offer some decent service to their teammates up top.
Jurrien Timber is a major concern ahead of this game. However, Takehiro Tomiyasu will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.
Midfield
Declan Rice, Jorginho and Mikel Merino will make up Arteta’s midfield. Their main job would be to dominate the game in the middle of the park and engineer some decent chances in the final third.
Thomas Partey and Kai Havertz are both expected to be sidelined for this game due to injuries. However, Myles Lewis-Skelly will be named on the bench and might come to make an impact in the second 45 minutes if required.
Attack
Leandro Trossard will try to impress on the left wing while Ethan Nwaneri gets a chance to catch the eye as the right-sided wide player. Gabriel Jesus will spearhead Arteta’s attack down the middle.
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli will probably miss this game because of injuries. However, Raheem Sterling will be available for selection on the bench as he waits for his chance to influence the game in the latter stages if Arsenal need a goal by then.
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